Rising tensions between US and China keep gold steady
Reignition of trade war would boost bullion, analyst says
04 May 2020 - 07:27
Bengaluru — Gold prices were little changed on Monday, as the dollar firmed, but rising US-China tensions over the coronavirus kept bullion underpinned near the key $1,700 level.
Spot gold was steady at $1,698.56 per ounce by 5.37am, having gained more than 1% on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on China...
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