Gold surged above $3,450 to a record high, as the dollar weakened and uncertainty over the economic impact of U.S.-China trade tensions spurred demand for safe-haven bullion.
gold stocks jumped in Hong Kong. Wanguo Gold rose 19%; Chifeng Gold rose 15%; SD Gold and Tongguan Gold rose 11%; China Gold International Resources rose 8%; Lingbao Gold rose 7%; Laopu Gold rose 4%.