11.   Gold held steady amid expectations that central banks interested in selling gold reserves will wait at least until after the first of the year.

12.   Gold price prices rose as expectations that gold miners will continue to shut down high-cost operations outweighed concern that more central banks will sell reserves.

13.   Gold rose for a third day as strong demand from consumers offsets concern that more central banks will sell gold reserves.

14.   In NEW YORK, gold futures rose amid expectations that central banks will refrain from selling gold reserves at a time when prices are low.

15.   In NEW YORK, gold held steady amid expectations that central banks interested in selling gold reserves will wait at least until after the first of the year.

16.   In NEW YORK, gold rose for a third day as strong demand from consumers offsets concern that more central banks will sell gold reserves.

17.   Investors concerned that more central banks could sell gold reserves also are turning to silver.

18.   Investors remain concerned that central banks around the world will sell reserves.

19.   Many governments have talked about selling their reserves to help reduce budget deficits in the run-up to European Economic and Monetary Union.

20.   Now jewelers and other manufacturers say the higher prices have prompted investors and mining companies to sell reserves, boosting supplies.