Business News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGold prices hit a new record high of $4,600 on Tuesday, January 13, 2025. In trading, gold rose 2.4%, and US gold futures went up by 2.8% for the period. Gold price hits new record high of $4,400, up 68% in 2025Other precious and industrial metals also recorded strong gains, with silver reaching a record high, while platinum and copper hovered near their respective peaks. Gold rose over 4% in the first week of January, mainly because investors were seeking safe options after tensions between the US and Venezuela. The top consumers of gold jewellery are India, China, Turkey, the US, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE.

Source: GhanaWeb January 13, 2026 11:27 UTC