Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
汇丰控股汇丰控股(US:HSBC) CNBC·2026-01-12 08:41

One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp.Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy shocks in recent days.Spot gold advanced 2% to hit over $4,600 an ounce for the first time, before paring gains slightly, data from LSEG showed. Prices have risen around 6% this year alone so far.An investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Po ...