Gold slips after Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats
Gold prices fall nearly 1% on Friday as investors lock in profit but metal is headed for a third weekly gain in four
02 August 2019 - 07:41
Gold prices fell nearly 1% on Friday, as investors locked in profit after US President Donald Trump’s fresh salvo in the year-long trade spat with China increased demand for the safe-haven metal in the previous session.
Spot gold was down 0.9% at $1,432.28/oz as of 4.15am GMT, after hitting a two-week high of $1,446.10/oz earlier in the session...
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