Gold surges after Brexit becomes reality

With Britain voting to exit the European Union, we expect to see strong and sustained inflows into the gold market driven by the staggering level of protracted uncertainty that investors now face.

The gold price surged to US$1,313.85/oz this morning, on the AM LBMA Gold Price, up from US$1,265.75/oz the day before, and the highest level since 2014, providing investors with a much-needed safe haven. Sterling is trading at a 31-year low and world equity markets have plummeted.

Gold surges after Brexit becomes reality