Gold Futures Jump as U.S. Detains Venezuelan President, Heightening Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures began the week higher as investors reacted to a surge in geopolitical risk tied to an unexpected U.S. military operation in Venezuela. February contracts for gold opened Monday, January 5, at $4,368.30 per troy ounce, a gain of 0.9% from Friday’s settlement price of $4,329.60. In early trading the contract briefly topped $4,400, reflecting […]