Gold Hits One-Week High as Dollar Weakens and U.S. Tax Talks Fuel Uncertainty
Investors Flee to Safe Haven Assets as U.S. Congress Debates Sweeping Tax Reform
Watan News
Spot gold rose by 0.2% to $3,293.98 per ounce, after reaching its highest level since May 12 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures also rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,295.80.
Watan-Gold climbed to its highest level in a week on Wednesday, as the U.S. dollar weakened and investors sought safe-haven assets amid growing financial uncertainty in the United States, where Congress is debating a sweeping tax reform bill.
Spot gold rose by 0.2% to $3,293.98 per ounce, after reaching its highest level since May 12 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures also rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,295.80.
The dollar slipped to its lowest level since May 8, making dollar-priced gold more affordable for holders of other currencies.