Gold rises to more than $2,400 amid Middle East tensions
Bullion is seen as a better hedge than government bonds.
Gold jumped to another record as the safe haven asset was boosted by simmering Middle East tensions.
Bullion climbed as much as 1.2% to $2,400.67, while silver traded at the highest since February 2021. Israel is preparing for an assault from Iran in the next two days, in retaliation for its stri
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