" The holy land for short men, he said, is Asia: "Shopping in Tokyo is like a dream.

WSJ: Sharp Looks for the Short Form

Some better demand for physical gold from Asia and fresh economic stimulus measures from China are prompting short covering and bargain hunting in gold and silver markets.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Firmer on Bullish News from Asia, Short Covering

In short, robust U.S. trade and investment in Asia will continue to be critical for our economic recovery and our long-term economic strength.

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