Gold slides on global equity optimism ahead of US-China trade deal
The bullion’s safe-haven appeal has been further dented by the easing of tensions between the US and Iran
13 January 2020 - 14:36
Bengaluru — Gold prices fell 1% on Monday as optimism in equity markets ahead of the signing of an interim US-China trade deal and lack of further escalation in Middle East tensions diminished bullion’s safe-haven appeal.
The US-China phase 1 agreement is due to be signed at the White House on Wednesday...
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