Weak Chinese data supports gold
Gold prices held above $1,490/oz on Friday morning as worries remain that the UK parliament will back a Brexit deal
18 October 2019 - 08:18
Gold prices held above $1,490/oz on Friday as disappointing data from China reinforced concerns that its trade spat with the US had begun taking a toll on global economies, while the Brexit deal waits for parliamentary backing.
However, capping gains was upbeat equities that cheered the heightened possibility that Britain could have a smooth departure from the EU after all...
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