The album mostly struck out with critics but hit number 11 on the British charts and earned James a major-label American contract with Sire soon afterward.

这张备受批评的专辑却在英国版上排到了11让James得到了一个美国大厂Sire的合同。

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Japan's economy is expected to contract by 6% this year, making it the worst-hit among rich countries.

日本今年预期经济收缩将达6%，这在发达国家算是重灾区。

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The futures contract for gold also hit a new high of $1, 049.7.

黄金的现货价格也创下了每盎司1048.2美元的新高。

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The U.S. dollar index traded slightly lower Monday morning and the December contract hit a fresh contract low.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Weaker on Corrective Pullback and amid Better Investor Risk Appetite

The U.S. dollar index is trading slightly lower again Monday morning and the December contract hit a fresh contract low overnight.

FORBES: Comex Gold Solidly Higher as Bargain Hunters Step Up; Bulls Quickly Regain Technical Momentum

The U.S. dollar index was higher Tuesday, on short covering in a bear market after the December contract hit a fresh contract low Monday.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Sharply Higher on Safe-Haven Demand amid Ideas U.S. Economy Still Very Anemic