Why did gold prices soar amid Trump’s tariffs?

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GUEST - David Shapiro - Chief global equity strategist at Sasfin Wealth.
Gold prices retreated on Monday from a record high hit earlier in the session as trade tension eased after US President Donald Trump exempted smartphones and computers from “reciprocal” US tariffs.
14 Apr 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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