Gold broke through the key $3,000 barrier on Friday for the first time as investors piled on to a historic rally in the safe-haven asset to seek cover from economic uncertainty sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war.

(Reuters) - Gold pierced through the psychological milestone of $3,000 an ounce on Friday for the first time, building on an historic rally as trade tensions and U.S. rate cut bets supercharge its appeal as a safe store of value. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,997.75 an ounce at 1115 GMT after hitting a record high of $3,004.86.

Gold broke through the key $3,000 barrier today for the first time as investors piled on to a historic rally in the safe haven asset to seek cover from economic uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

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