Gold lifts to six-year high as worries worsen about China-US trade war
US gold futures climbed 1.7% on Wednesday to $1,508.80, surpassing $1,500 for the first time in more than six years
07 August 2019 - 16:23
Bengaluru — Gold scaled a six-year peak on Wednesday to within striking distance of $1,500 as investors continued to pile into safe havens to hedge against heightened US-China trade tensions.
Spot gold was up 1.5% at $1,496.05/oz at 12.05pm GMT, having touched $1,498.57, its highest since April 2013...
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