Gold firms as Middle East jitters outweigh US inflation data
Friday, 12 January 2024 Gold prices gained on Friday as fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East lifted the appeal of the safe-haven metal, despite stronger than expected US inflation data boosting the dollar and Treasury yields. Spot gold was up 0.5% at $2,038.19 per ounce at 0951 GMT, extending its run above the $2,000 level to nearly a month. US gold futures were up 1.2% to $2,042.90. A sudden widening of the war in Gaza is raising questions about how long stock markets can rally, and when central banks will cut rates.
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