Gold Prices rose slightly during the month of December as investors sought to leave stock investments for what is perceived as the more reliable investment of gold.The Associated Press, "Gold price post modest advance," 12/22/08
A surge in the American dollar to a 6 month high against the Euro dropped gold prices below $800 an ounce, its lowest price since November 2007,[1] and Newmont shares fell 3.2% throughout the day as the prospect of more record profits dimmed.[2]