Gold holds close to six-year high as dovish central banks fuel demand
Prices advance as tensions between the US and Iran boost demand for the safe-haven metal
24 June 2019 - 09:33
Gold prices advanced on Monday, hovering near a six-year high touched in the previous session, as dovish signals from major central banks and heightened tensions between the US and Iran boosted demand for the safe-haven metal.
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,402.50/oz as of 3.36am GMT, heading for a fifth straight session of gains. Gold prices hit $1,410.78/oz on Friday, their highest since September 4 2013...
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