Gold prices are climbing on fears about what's next for the slowing global economy, according to AP. Gold ended Monday at $1,892 an ounce. Investors are buying gold because it is seen as a relatively stable asset. Traders are concerned about the potential for another U.S. recession, Europe's debt problems getting worse and volatility in financial markets. Investors also are waiting to see if Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke makes a significant announcement during his speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A year ago, Bernanke offered the first clues of a government bond-buying program designed to stimulate economic growth. That caused commodity prices to skyrocket as the dollar weakened against other currencies. Other commodities are mostly higher.
