Investors take refuge in gold, which reaches record price

Gold prices reached a historical maximum yesterday, promoted by investors seeking a shelter asset after China took retaliations with tariffs against the United States, in response to the encumbrances ordered by President Donald Trump.

At 9:39 hours, cash advanced 0.9 percent, at 2,837.29 dollars per ounce, after reaching a historical maximum of 2,845.14 dollars earlier. In the operations after the regular market closure, the price continued on the rise and registered 2,841,80 dollars an ounce.

The future prices of American gold rose 0.3 percent, to 2,865.20 dollars. After regular closure, the quotes continued advancing at 2,872 dollars.

The dollar dropped 0.5 percent, which reduced the price of gold for holders of other currencies.

Meanwhile, money in cash rose 2.1 percent, to $ 32.22 an ounce; The platinum won 0.8 percent, at $ 972.55, and the paladium fell 0.6 percent, to a thousand 3.25 dollars.

(With writing information)