Gold hits all-time high as Trump's tariff plans stir inflation worries


A worker polishes gold bullion bars — AFP

Gold prices hit a record peak on Tuesday, as concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs might fuel inflationary pressures and impede economic growth drove safe-haven demand.

Spot gold was up 0.6% at $3,143.05 an ounce, as of 0550 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $3,148.88 earlier in the session.

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