Gold hits $2,000 an ounce for the first time ever

Gold hit $2,000 (£1,530) an ounce for the first time on Tuesday following a record-breaking rally driven by fears over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy. The yellow metal, seen as a safe-haven asset, has been on a steady upwards trajectory over recent months, climbing more than 30pc this year. The reversal of the positive move in the dollar also assisted the metal on Tuesday, with silver prices also buoyant. Gold has been one of the world’s best performing