GOLD: Spot gold stands at $1250.75/oz after trading in a $1244.05 to
$1253.30 range. The precious metal topped out at $1254.65 Weds, only to
close at $1243.85. A clear close above May/June peaks at $1249/$1250
will suggest scope for a retest of the life-time high of $1264.90, seen
June 21, traders say.