Tensions between RussiaUkraine escalate
Bullion is up over 5 for the week so far
Silver, platinum, and palladium are on track for weekly gains

Nov 22 Reuters Gold prices rose over 1 to hit a twoweek peak on Friday, heading for the best weekly performance in more than a year, buoyed by safehaven demand as RussiaUkraine tensions intensified.

Spot gold jumped 1.3 to 2,703.05 per ounce as of 1245 GMT, hitting its highest since Nov. 8. U.S. gold futures gained 1.1 to 2,705.30.

Bullion rose despite the U.S. dollar hitting a 13month high, while bitcoin hit a record peak and neared the 100,000 level.

With both gold and USD U.S. dollar rising, it seems that safehaven demand is lifting both assets, said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo.

Ukraine39;s military said its drones struck four oil refineries, radar stations and other military installations in Russia.

Gold has gained over 5 so far this week, its best weekly performance since October 2023. Prices have gained around 173 after slipping to a twomonth low last week.

We understand that the price setback has been used by 39;Western world39; investors underallocated to gold to build exposure considering the geopolitical risks that are still around. So we continue to expect gold to rise further over the coming months, Staunovo said.

Bullion tends to shine during geopolitical tensions, economic risks, and a low interest rate environment. Markets are pricing in a 59.4 chance of a 25basispoints cut at the Fed39;s December…