PEOPLE WAITING IN LINES AROUND THE BLOCK TO BUY GOLD AS GLOBAL CRISIS LOOMS Shares plunge on global growth, bank fears; U.S. yields fall "It's been crazy - it's been the best week since 2012. We've had people queuing round the block," said Michael Cooper of ATS Bullion, a family run firm that trades online and also from an outlet in the West End. Gold is currently at its highest level since May, with prices surging 2.2pc this morning to $1,218.17 for an ounce of the precious metal. http://www.nowtheendbegins.com/stock-prices-plummet-as-gold-prices-skyrocket-ahead-of-world-financial-crisis/