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Gold Prices Soar to $2,900 Amid Trade Tensions

2/18/2025

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Gold prices surged to $2,900.47 per ounce as the dollar faltered, fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariff strategies that threaten to escalate global trade tensions. Amid rising inflation fears and geopolitical unrest, gold is increasingly sought after as a safe-haven asset, drawing strong interest from U.S. investors and central banks alike.

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Gold prices surged to $2,900.47 per ounce as the dollar faltered, fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariff strategies that threaten to escalate global trade tensions. Amid rising inflation fears and geopolitical unrest, gold is increasingly sought after as a safe-haven asset, drawing strong interest from U.S. investors and central banks alike.