Gold breaks historical price record

Gold prices achieved a record peak, according to data from the Comex exchange.

Futures for December delivery of the precious metal exceeded $3,700 per troy ounce.

As of 16:27 Moscow time, gold traded at $3,701.7 per troy ounce, marking a 0.43% increase.

Prices accelerated shortly thereafter, reaching $3,702.8 per troy ounce (a 0.46% gain) by 16:32 Moscow time.