Gold prices surpassed the $2000 mark today, Monday, for the first time in a year and a half, as investors flocked to this safe haven following the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis, amidst fears of supply disruptions pushing palladium to all-time highs. As of 03:30 GMT, gold in spot trading rose by 0.9 percent to $1986.83 an ounce, after earlier reaching its highest level since August 19, 2021, recording $2000.69. US gold futures rose by 1.3 percent to $1992.00. Palladium increased by 4.3 percent to $3130.16 an ounce after hitting an all-time high of $3172.22 earlier in the session. Silver in spot trade rose by 0.4 percent to $25.76 an ounce, while platinum jumped by two percent to $1143.47.
Gold Surpasses $2000 an Ounce
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