Gold prices hit a record high on Friday, set for their best month since March 2024, as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal due to heightened U.S. tariff concerns, while awaiting a key inflation report for further direction.

Gold is considered a safe investment during geopolitical turmoil and thrives in a low interest rate environment

Gold futures were broadly flat at $2,845 a troy ounce, having reached a fresh record of $2,859.50 a troy ounce earlier in the session. Gold prices have likely climbed on a swift move from investors to safety due to Trump tariff threats,

Safe-haven demand due to geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over global economic growth amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans have hoisted gold prices to a record high, once again bringing the key $3,

Gold prices rose to hit a lifetime high on Thursday while the focus was also on a crucial inflation report for clues on the Fed's policy path.

This also comes after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5 per cent on Wednesday.

Investors turned more bullish on gold as President Trump was signing the various Executive Orders that would begin enacting his aggressive policies. As a result, the SPDR Gold Shares ran through the top of its range at $250, initiating what is referred to as a “Volatility Rally”.

THE price of gold hit a new record on Thursday, lifted by uncertainty over the economic policies of US President Donald Trump and the dollar’s weakness following a disappointing US growth report. Read more at The Business Times.