The price of oil was voted the third top story of the year.
VOA: special.2009.01.03
As gold prices top $1,000 an ounce the highest price for the metal in the last 18 months traders say they expect demand to dip drastically this festival and wedding season.
VOA: standard.2009.09.19
This and its willingness to pay topprice gives it an edge in any future auction.