Gold sprints to record high on US election uncertainty, rate-cut bets
Traders see 92% chance of 25 bp cut in November
Weak US data could boost gold prices further - analyst
US retail sales, weekly jobless claims due later in the day
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By Ashitha Shivaprasad
Oct 17 (Reuters) -Gold hit an all-time high on Thursday, steered by uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election and expectations of more interest rate cuts by major central banks, while spotlight shifted to a slew of U.S. data.
Spot gold XAU= rose 0.3% to $2,680.19 per ounce by 0458 GMT, after hitting a record high of $2,685.60 earlier in the session.
U.S. gold futures GCcv1 gained 0.2% to $2,695.90.
"Investors are seeking safe-haven gold as a hedge amid uncertainty over the U.S. election. A Trump presidency should support gold as it might raise trade tensions and widen the budget deficit," said Kelvin Wong, OANDA senior market analyst for Asia Pacific.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his protectionist trade policies and other fiscal proposals.
The U.S. retail sales for September and weekly jobless claims data are due later on Thursday.
"Investors will scrutinize data and if it comes below expectations, it could drive gold further up... Lower rate prospects globally are helping as they reduce the cost of holding bullion," Wong added.
Traders see a 92% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the U.S. central bank next month. FEDWATCH
The European Central Bank is likely to lower rates for the third time this year. While, British inflation slowed sharply last month, which reinforced bets on a Bank of England rate cut next month.
Some analysts said gold could face immediate resistance at $2,700 but projected prices could climb to $2,900 levels by next year.
Lower rates and geopolitical tensions boost non-yielding bullion, which is considered a safe asset.
Increasing geopolitical risks amid elevated tensions in the Middle East has also boosted safe-haven demand, said Daniel Hynes, senior commodity strategist at ANZ.
Fears of a wider conflict have grown after Israel promised to retaliate for an Iranian missile attack on Oct. 1.
Spot silver XAG= rose 0.6% to $31.50. Platinum XPT= firmed 0.7% to $1,000.50 and palladium XPD= fell 0.6% to $1,017.26.
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Reporting by Ashitha Shivaprasad in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu, Mrigank Dhaniwala and Rashmi Aich
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