Gold Prices Record Surge on Tariff Delay

Gold prices have recently soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,245 per ounce, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets. The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—prompted retaliatory measures from Beijing, intensifying global market volatility and diminishing confidence in traditional assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries.