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ISTANBUL The price of gold reached a new record high on Wednesday, with an ounce trading close to $2,790 amid uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US elections on Nov. 5. On Tuesday, gold hit a previous record of $2,771.
73 per ounce, and it was trading around $2,785 as of 0725GMT Wednesday. Starting the year at $2,065, gold has gained approx. 35% in value since January.
The precious metal’s strong performance is largely attributed to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a gradual shift away from tight monetary policies..
