Base metal prices fell, however the base complex is set to end the week higher on mounting concerns of trade wars and a generally weaker dollar.

Gold futures climbed to a new record of $2,973 per troy ounce on Wednesday. The precious metal’s winning streak looks like it can keep going. Geopolitical uncertainty may be fueling the rise.

Gold approaching $3,000 an ounce is priced so far ahead of inflation that the yellow metal GC00 is unlikely to produce a ...