Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:35:05 GMT
Gold touches 15-week high as risk-off confidence boosts demand
Gold futures advanced to their highest level in over three months as unrest in Syria intensified and spurred safe-haven buying across the world. The December gold contract increased 0.53% to $1,427.00 per ounce, while silver futures inched up 1.09% to $24.925. The SPDR Gold Trust assets hit the highest level since August 1, climbing 0.1% to 921.03 metric tons.