MSN: Gold hits highest since late June on haven buying
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended earlier gains to hit their highest since June 30 on Thursday, with concerns over the outlook for global growth lifting demand for the metal as a haven from risk.
Spot gold hit a high of $1,244.00 an ounce and was bid at $1,243.25 an ounce at 1100 GMT, against $1,239.00 late in New York on Wednesday. (Reporting by Jan Harvey; Editing by Sue Thomas)
