Gold, oil, hit new highs amid U.S. economy fears

World stock markets have been shaken as problems with the ailing U.S. economy continue to unnerve markets. Gold passed $1,000 per ounce as investors sought refuge from shares while oil again hit a new high and the dollar hit a 12-year low.

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