Gold jumps to a record above $2,200 an ounce after the Federal Reserve maintains outlook for rate cuts, fueled by geopolitical risks and expectations of looser monetary policy in the US.
Key Points
Gold price hits record high above $2,200 an ounce
Federal Reserve maintains outlook for rate cuts
Geopolitical risks and expectations of looser monetary policy driving surge
Pros
Record high price for gold
Fueled by geopolitical risks
Expectations of looser monetary policy in the US
Cons
Surge in price not clearly linked to a specific catalyst