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Trump surprises may revive gold as haven

Prices may rally about 13% in 2017, according to a Bloomberg survey of 26 analysts

Published Tue, Jan 3, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    London

    THE Donald J Trump era is marking a new age for gold as an investor safe haven.

    While the precious metal has always been hoarded in times of trouble, a bevy of political and economic surprises in 2016 sparked a surge in buying that sent bullion to the first annual gain in four years. Prices may rally about 13 per cent in 2017, according to a Bloomberg survey of 26 analysts.

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