Gold Rises Toward Record as ETFs Expand in Run-Up to Fed Meeting

Gold headed for a fourth weekly gain on expectations the Federal Reserve is poised to lower US interest rates, with prices aided by inflows into bullion-backed exchange traded funds.

The precious metal traded near $3,650 an ounce, up about 1.7% this week, after setting a record in Tuesday’s session. Silver, which can move in tandem, topped $42 an ounce to hit the highest since 2011.

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