Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs Amid Weakening Dollar and Concerns Over Federal Reserve Independence
Spot gold prices reached a record peak as investors weighed the impact of a weakening dollar and shifts in monetary policy. Safe-haven asset demand is high.
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Spot gold briefly scaled a record $5,311.31 an ounce and was trading at $5,275.68 an ounce by 0940 GMT after a 1.7% jump. Prices had gained more than 3% in the previous session as investors sought safety in precious metals. In the US 
US, gold futures for February delivery rose 3.7% to $5,271.70 an ounce. This momentum reflects large, market-wide shifts in currency and monetary-policy sentiment that are driving sizable flows into safe-haven assets.
US, gold futures for February delivery rose 3.7% to $5,271.70 an ounce. This momentum reflects large, market-wide shifts in currency and monetary-policy sentiment that are driving sizable flows into safe-haven assets.
