As coronavirus cases spread, the price of gold rises again
However, palladium slid 3.3% to $2,491.60/oz as a result of the future effects of the virus on the vehicle sector supply chain
05 March 2020 - 14:00
Bengaluru — Gold prices rose on Thursday as coronavirus cases continued to spread around the world, worsening concerns about the global economic effect of the epidemic and prompting investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven metal.
Spot gold was up 0.7% at $1,646.73/oz by 10.56am GMT. US gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,645.80/oz...
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