Gold's record rally is moving tantalisingly close to the psychologically key $2,000 level, powered by investors seeking cover from COVID-19's global economic toll, as reflected in dollar weakness, faltering stocks and U.S.-China trade tensions.
LONDON/BENGALURU - Gold’s record rally is moving tantalisingly close to the psychologically key $2,000 level, powered by investors seeking cover from COVID-19’s global economic toll, as reflected in dollar weakness, faltering stocks and U.S.-China trade tensions.
Spot gold prices XAU=have surged 53% in the last 14 months, blowing past 2011’s record high of $1,920.30 an ounce to an all-time peak of $1,943 earlier on Monday. This has fuelled fears of inflation, which would typically devalue other assets, and has also lowered returns on government bonds, making gold more attractive.
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