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20.09.201006:14:00UTC+00Gold hits record high as investors seek safety
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Gold hit a record high for the fourth day in a row boosted by growing expectations for U.S. interest rates to remain exceptionally low as the economy struggles.
Spot gold rose 0.3 pct to $1,280.20 an ounce by 0935 GMT, having hit a record peak of $1,283.35 earlier.
U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.3 pct to $1,281.70 an ounce.
Spot gold prices have risen by more than 16 pct this year, driven by the desire among investors for a safe store of value in light of major currencies, equities and bonds becoming volatile.
Silver prices, which have risen by 17 pct in the last five weeks alone, were less than 1.5 pct below their highest level in nearly 30 years on Monday.
Spot silver rose 0.5 pc to $20.87 an ounce, after reaching $20.99 on Friday.