VIRUS OUTBREAK

Goldman sees safe-haven gold hitting US$1,800

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 - 5:50 AM

Gold is near a seven-year high, supported by an increasing number of coronavirus cases worldwide that threatens to curtail economic activity. It has outperformed traditional haven currencies.

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GOLDMAN Sachs Group boosted its gold forecast to US$1,800 an ounce as the coronavirus, depressed real rates, and increased focus on the US election continue to drive demand for the metal as a haven.

The bank raised its 12-month projection by US$200, and said "in the event...

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