The general tenor of the market place is calmer to start the new trading week.

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The general tenor of the market place is a bit calmer to start the new trading week.

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Still, the general tenor of the market place is a bit calmer this week than in recent weeks.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Lower But Up from Daily Low On More Consolidation

The general tenor of the market place, regarding the EU situation, is a bit calmer this week than in recent weeks.

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Still, the general tenor of the market place, regarding the EU situation, is a bit calmer this week than in recent weeks.

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The general tenor is akin to the showdown at the OK Corral.

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And that was the tenor of the meeting in general.

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