Gold holds firm as new coronavirus numbers are assessed
Palladium rose 0.7%, silver 0.3% and platinum, set to gain for a second week, 0.5%
14 February 2020 - 14:01
Bengaluru — Gold prices held steady on Friday after easing from a more than one-week high as investors assessed the risks to the global economy from the coronavirus epidemic.
Spot gold was unchanged at $1,575.69 an ounce at 10.36am GMT, having earlier touched its highest since February 4 at $1,577.89. For the week, bullion has so far gained about 0.3%. US gold futures were flat at $1,578.90...
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