Gold falls on easing tensions in Mideast
Metal is set for worst week in five as investors return to riskier bets
10 January 2020 - 08:27
Bengaluru — Gold prices fell on Friday and were set for their worst week in five as easing tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to move back to riskier bets.
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1,547.55/oz by 3.34am GMT. Prices fell as much as 1% to their lowest since January 3 at $1,539.78/oz on Thursday. The metal was down 0.2% so far this week, its worst since the week ended December 6. US gold futures eased 0.3% to $1,549.20/oz...
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