The ASX200 has been trading up 0.22% at 7,972 points in early afternoon trade. The gold price has jumped up to around US$2500 as some investors seek refuge in uncertain times. Iron ore has continued its downward decline and is now just under US98 per tonne as demand from China further softens. Sectors are a mixed bag with Utilities up around 2%, followed by Health Care and IT 0.5%. The worst performer is Staples, down 1.4%. Company News Frontier Energy (ASX:FHE) has been up more than 10% after appointing Mark McGown as Chairman. Mr McGowan, the 30th Premier of WA, will bring to the role a deep…