Gold hits 2012 high on hopes that Spain will seek financial aid from Europe

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GOLDEN HIGH: The price of gold reached a high for the year Friday amid speculation that Spain may request financial help from European countries. Investors buy gold as a hedge against inflation and volatility in currencies.
WAITING ON SPAIN: Spain's borrowing costs have dropped sharply since the European Central Bank said it will buy government bonds to help financially troubled countries. Analysts speculated that Spain is developing a new economic reform program that will include a request for money from Europe's bailout fund.

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