Increasing risk created by Trump likely to draw investors to gold

Singapore

GOLD will climb about 6 per cent through the end of the year as investors seek a shelter from the rising political risk surrounding President Donald Trump, according to Independent Strategy Ltd's David Roche, who has about 45 years of experience covering markets.

Bullion is set to rise to US$1,300 an ounce, while most assets, such as bonds, will post negative returns, the president and global strategist at the London-based economic and financial consulting firm said on Feb 3.