Gold rises 2% as investors await the US Central Bank’s decision

Gold prices rose by about 2% today, amid a demand for buying after the precious metal fell to its lowest level in three weeks during the previous session.

At a time when attention is focused on the decision to reduce the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) Interest rates.

Gold prices

Gold rose in instant transactions (1.9%) to reach ($4024.56) per ounce. US gold futures for December delivery rose (1.4%), recording ($4,039.50) per ounce.

In other metals, silver rose in spot transactions (2.8%), reaching ($48.37) per ounce, platinum rose (1.6%), reaching ($1,611.66), and palladium increased (1.6%), recording ($1,415.69).

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