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Gold Nears $5,600, Silver Continues its Rise as Investors Seek SafetySingapore, 29 Jan (ONA) – Spot gold extended its record-breaking rally today, edging closer to the $5,600-per-ounce level as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic strains, while silver came within a whisker of breaching the $120 mark. Spot gold was up 2.1% at $5,511.79 an ounce, after hitting a record $5,591.61 earlier in the day. Prices jumped past the $5,000 mark for the first time on Monday and have gained more than 10% so far this week, driven by a strong safe-haven demand, and a weaker dollar. Spot silver was up 1.3% at $118.061 an ounce after hitting a record high of $119.34 earlier. Spot platinum rose 0.5% to $2,710.20 an ounce, after hitting a record high of $2,918.80 on Monday, while palladium fell 1.3% to $2,048.14. —Ends/AG
