Gold Exceeds $2,000 to Hit Record Annual Level Amid Weak Economic Data

Gold Exceeds $2,000 to Hit Record Annual Level Amid Weak Economic Data
Gold bullion is displayed at GoldSilver Central's office in Singapore, on June 19, 2017. Edgar Su/Reuters
Naveen Athrappully
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The price of gold peaked above $2,000 on April 5, boosted by weak U.S. economic data as well as fears from the banking crisis shaking up the financial sector.

Spot gold prices hit $2,028 an ounce in early trading on Wednesday, hitting the highest level since March 2022. U.S. gold futures hit a high of around $2,040 per ounce. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index was hovering near two-month lows, making gold a cheaper investment option for investors holding other currencies. Gold prices in sterling and euros were at their highest level in over a week. The commodity had previously peaked above the $2,000 level in March 2022 and in August 2000.

Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.
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