Gold steady near six-year peak as investors head for safe havens
Silver is at its highest in more than two years, with platinum up 2.8%, its highest since May 2018, and palladium up 1%
29 August 2019 - 15:29
Bengaluru — Gold steadied near a six-year peak on Thursday and silver rose to its highest in more than two years as fears of a global recession, exacerbated by the protracted US-China trade war, drove interest for safe-haven assets.
Spot gold was little changed at $1,539.02 an ounce by 12.08pm GMT. Prices rose to their highest since April 2013 on Monday at $1,554.56 an ounce. US gold futures were down 0.2% at $1,546.10...
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