Gold miners gain as weak U.S. factory data stokes growth worries

Aion-Tech Solutions

02/10/2019 14:44

** U.S. listed shares of gold miners rise in early trading
tracking gains in bullion prices as slowing U.S. factory
activity heightens concerns about global growth, driving
investors to the safe-haven metal
    ** Spot gold  XAU=  up over 1.1% at $1,495.69 per ounce, on
track for a second straight day of gains; U.S. gold futures
 GCv1  rise 0.8% to $1,501.3 an ounce  GOL/ 
    ** Gold miners Barrick Gold Corp  GOLD.N  and Kirkland Lake
Gold  KL.N  ~2%; Newmont Goldcorp Corp  NEM.N  rises 1.4% 
    ** Yamana Gold Inc  AUY.N , Harmony Gold  HMY.N  and Kinross
Gold Corp  KGC.N  rise between 2.1% and 4.7%
    

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