Gold Prices Surge Past $3300 as US Debt Crisis Looms
Gold prices have jumped past $3,340 per ounce as investors want to know what happens to gold if US defaults on debt. The US national debt hit $36 trillion in the last few months – a first in history. This is a big deal as it means that the debt now tops the nation’s gross domestic product. The news pushed gold prices up 3% while investors rushed to find safer places for their money.