Gold prices soared to a historic peak on Friday, with spot gold climbing 0.5 per cent to $2,384.34 per ounce as of 3.45am GMT, according to media reports.
Bullion hit a record high $2,395.29 earlier in the session.
US gold futures also gained 1.2 per cent to $2,401.80.
US gold prices
Platinum rose 0.7 per cent to $986.65 and palladium edged 0.1 per cent higher to $1,049.83.
All three were on track for a weekly gain.
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