Gold firms amid demand for safe-havens
Dollar rise to a more than one-week high makes bullion costlier for investors holding other currencies
06 April 2020 - 07:50
Bengaluru — Gold prices edged up on Monday as demand for the safe-haven metal rose due to worries over the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic, but gains were capped by a firm dollar and stronger equities.
Spot gold edged higher by 0.1% to $1,617.75 per ounce by 6.44am, after rising as much as 0.8% in the previous session...
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