Gold futures reached unprecedented heights last Monday, driven by speculation that the Federal Reserve may reduce interest rates later this year. On this surge, the April gold contract increased by $30.60, or 1.46%, to $2,126.30 per ounce, setting a record since 1974. For the second day in a row, gold prices broke records, with the […]
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