The world's demand for gold hit another record high in 2024 amid robust central bank purchases and investment demand growth, the World Gold Council said in its annual report. Total gold transactions came in at 4,

Gold prices rose to hit a lifetime high on Thursday while the focus was also on a crucial inflation report for clues on the Fed's policy path.

Gold futures were broadly flat at $2,845 a troy ounce, having reached a fresh record of $2,859.50 a troy ounce earlier in the session. Gold prices have likely climbed on a swift move from investors to safety due to Trump tariff threats,