Growing global tensions and the weakening US dollar contributed to the historic surge for precious metals, which saw gold and silver soar to all-time highs. Spot gold reached a record above $4,530 per ounce, up as much as 1.2%. The attractiveness of the precious metal has increased because of tensions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil vessels and increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime. In addition to that, the 47th US president also announced another set strikes that the US forces carried out in Northwest Nigeria. For the fifth consecutive session, spot silver for immediate delivery rose as high as ... (full story)