Gold holds near record high amid Trump policy risks
Gold held steady near its record high on Thursday as investors awaited further direction from the new Trump administration regarding potential tax cuts and trade policies. * Spot gold held its ground at $2,755.68 per ounce, as of 0043 GMT. Prices rose to $2,763.43 on Wednesday, their highest since Oct. 31 when they hit a record high of $2,790.15.