Gold dips as trade talks increase appetite for risk
Precious metal has jumped about 23% in 2019 amid fears of a global economic slowdown
05 September 2019 - 07:56
Bengaluru — Gold prices dropped on Thursday as risk-on sentiment got a boost after China and the US agreed to hold talks to end their protracted trade dispute.
Spot gold fell 0.5% to $1,545.37/oz as of 3.27am GMT, set to snap a three-day gaining streak. Prices touched $1,557 on Wednesday, their highest since April 2013...
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