Gold surged past $5,500 an ounce for the first time on Thursday, extending a rally driven by a weaker dollar and a broad investor retreat from sovereign bonds and currencies. Spot gold (XAUUSD:CUR) was up +1.

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Gold prices jumped 4% on Wednesday, closing in on $5,400 per ounce for the first time as this month's sharp rally showed no signs of fading, fueled by investors seeking safety amid mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Deutsche Bank said on Tuesday that the price of gold could climb to $6 000 per ounce in 2026, while Citi raised its short-term forecast for silver to $150 an ounce. Spot gold notched a record high above $5 100 per ounce on Monday,

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