11 Mar 2022 20:38 (2 bulan 13 hari lalu) -
By Peter Hobson LONDON (Reuters) - Gold prices are likely to rise to record highs as the risk that Russia's attack on Ukraine will stifle the global economy increases demand for the metal traditionally seen as a safe store of wealth, analysts said. Prices reached $2,069.89 an ounce on Tuesday, within a whisker of 2020's all-time peak of $2,072.50 and up from around $1,800 at the start of the year. On Friday, gold traded around $1,980. Graphic: Gold prices: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/ce/gkplgaeblvb/GOLD%20RUSS.JPG Russia is a major producer of commodities and its invasion of Ukraine has triggered sanctions, boycotts on Russian ...