Safe-haven gold edges up as Biden move sparks market uncertainty


GOLD prices drifted higher on Monday as the dollar eased following U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, with investors turning to bullion as a hedge against an uncertain political and market outlook.

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,402.61 per ounce, as of 0758 GMT, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $2,403.30.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Gold , US dollar , bullion

   

Next In Business News

Malaysia's private non-financial sector's credit growth moderated to 4.8% in September
US tariffs on China to have mixed impact on Asean economies - OCBC
Minox International proposes 1-for-2 bonus issue of warrants
UBS posts bigger-than-expected net profit in third quarter
China and Hong Kong stocks drop as US election risks loom
StanChart third-quarter profit more than doubles on strong wealth growth, raises guidance
Bursa Malaysia's net profit jumps 42% to RM85.74mil in 3Q as ADV climbs
FBM KLCI slides as US election jitters mount
Australian dollar stuck near three-month lows on mixed inflation data
Axis-REIT raises RM449.73mil from private placement

Others Also Read