Gold hits seven-year high on global geopolitical tensions as Iran crisis sends oil up to $70 a barrel
The spot gold price surged 1.8% to $1,579.72, its highest since April 10, 2013. Crude oil up 7% in total, touching $70 per barrel, the highest since April 2019. Commodities are expected to rise further as markets hedge against uncertainty.
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