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Gold climbs to six-month peak on global growth concerns, govt shutdown in US; silver, platinum rise too

Spot gold climbed 0.3 percent to $1,271.85 per ounce. The metal hit $1272.56 in early trade, its highest since 20 June.

No change in petrol, diesel prices as concerns of oversupply, global economic slump keep markets under pressure

Global benchmark Brent was up 0.85 percent, or 49 cents, at $56.75 per barrel