Gold prices rose on Monday and remained close to the record high reached in the previous session, as investors sought to turn to the precious metal as a safe haven after the US president's decision Donald Trump to introduce new customs duties.
Gold rose 0,3% in spot trading, reaching $2868,66 an ounce by 00 GMT.
U.S. gold futures rose 0,2% to $2894,00.
In other precious metals, silver was stable at $31,82 an ounce, platinum fell 0,3% to $973,60, and palladium rose 0,4% to $968,29.