The gold price remained above US$1,460 an ounce Friday morning (November 22) supported by concerns a trade deal may not be as close as previously thought. The yellow metal spent the majority of the week in the US$1,465 range. However, on Wednesday (November 20), the price climbed more than US$9 an ounce to end the week as the only precious metal in the green. The surge in price for the safe haven metal is likely a result of the US Congress passing two bills aimed at supporting human rights issues in Hong Kong. The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the White House, was immediately condemned by China. ... (full story)