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Gold is in the news this week after reaching a record high price.
Nervous investors fleeing to safety as political tensions between the US and China rise, and ongoing concerns about the global Covid-19 pandemic, seems to be behind the price rise.
The spot price of gold rose to reach $1,944.92 an ounce on Monday.
The new high price for gold means the precious metal has risen in value this year, so far, by 28%.