Gold hits record high as Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminium – The Guardian

Gold reached record highs and aluminum prices rose after Donald Trump said he would impose a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US and rattle the financial markets. Gold spot prices rose more than 1% on 1 ounce on Monday morning to $2,896 (£2,336), surpassing Friday's record high as investors sprinted […]