Gold Surges Past $5,200 as Geopolitical Risks and Trade Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Buying in Early 2026
- Posted on March 1, 2026
- By International Business Times
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Gold Surges Past $5,200 as Geopolitical Risks and Trade Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Buying in Early 2026

Gold prices climbed sharply in early March trading, with spot gold reaching around $5,278 per ounce on March 1, 2026, up more than 1.8% from the previous close, according to data from major market trackers like Kitco and JM Bullion.