Gold bars for Japan retail investors sell out as prices soar

Weak yen pushes people to safe haven asset, expecting even further increases

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Some dealers have stopped selling 50-gram bars because their production cannot keep up with demand. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

MIKI KAMIYAMA

TOKYO -- Soaring gold prices have caused bullion shortages at Japan's precious metals dealers as ongoing global uncertainty triggers a rush for safe haven assets.

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