Gold firm despite surging virus fear – GulfToday
Gold firm despite surging virus fear – GulfToday
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Gold prices steady on Friday due to concerns for the economy about the soaring COVID-19 cases, it still headed for its worst week since September.
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,879.11 per ounce by 0601 GMT. For the week so far, it has declined by 3.7%. US gold futures gained 0.2% to $1,877.10.
According to Edward Meir, ED&F Man Capital Markets analyst, "there has been a bit of shift in market psychology."
People have recognized that it will take a while before the vaccine can be roll-out,hence, relief needed as urgently as possible.
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According to reports, coronavirus cases surged by more than 100% in 13 US states following the election. Globally, 52.45 million people have been infected with the virus.
Meir added that the uncertainty of a