The gold price jumped in New York, yesterday to close at $1,613.90 up nearly $20. In Asia and ahead of London’s opening it slipped slightly to $1,607. In London it was Fixed at $1,608.50 up $10 and in the euro at €1,228.801 up nearly €11, while the euro was $1.3090. Ahead of New York’s opening, gold was $1,607.65 and in the euro at €1,228.25.