Gold prices hold firm on mixed economic data from the US
Worries about a global downturn and no clarification on US-China trade keeps safe-haven gold above $1,500
15 August 2019 - 17:32
Bengaluru — Gold prices were little changed during a choppy session on Thursday as investors took stock of mixed economic data from the US, with strong US retail sales offering temporary respite to battered risk appetite.
However, lingering fears over a global downturn and lack of clarity on the US-China trade front kept the safe haven comfortably above the key $1,500 handle...
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