“Gold surges to record high after Iran’s president killed in crash”
May 21, 2024
“Bullion jumped as much as 1.1pc to hit $2,440.59 an ounce after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all the other passengers onboard died when the aircraft came down in northwest Iran.
His death has added to tensions in the Middle East, which analysts said increases the appeal of the metal, which is considered a safe haven in times of turmoil…”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-surges-record-iran-president-101749042.html