Gold tops $3,000 for first time on Trump tariff threats; stocks rebound

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Gold surpassed $3,000 for the first time Friday as US President Donald Trump’s trade wars boosted demand for the safe-haven asset, while stock markets bounced on signs US lawmakers would avert a government shutdown.

US shares rose in early deals after slumping in recent sessions while Asian equities ended the week on a positive note.

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