Markets · Commodities · Closing figures from market data
Gold jumped 1.43% to $4,216.3 on Friday as the S&P 500 rose 0.59%
On Friday, October 9, gold closed at $4,216.3 (up 1.43 percent), the S&P 500 at 7,811.54 (up 0.59 percent) and WTI at $91.85 (up 0.39 percent) (market data). The news from Russia and Ukraine arrived over the weekend, so the next moves will show on Monday.
A jump in gold often reflects demand for safety.
No direct effect at home.
Safe-haven demand.
Profit-taking may follow.
Monday's open will show how markets read the weekend news.
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