One kilogram gold bars are displayed for a photograph at the YLG Bullion International headquarters in Thailand on January 13, 2016.
Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Friday as the dollar weakened amid prospects of a U.S. interest rate cut next week, while palladium has gained 15% so far this week.
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,565 per ounce, as of 0258 GMT, after hitting a record high of $2,567.93 earlier in the session.
The dollar fell to a one-week low, making gold less expensive for other currency holders.
Palladium climbed 0.16% to $1,048.06 and was headed for the best week since Dec. 11, 2023, fueled by export curb concerns.
Persons:
Bullion, Tim Waterer, Vladimir Putin
Organizations:
KCM, Monetary Fund, Fed, West
Locations:
Thailand, U.S, Moscow