Home Business Gold soars past $1,600/ounce after Iran attack on U.S. forces Business Gold soars past $1,600/ounce after Iran attack on U.S. forces By Genpie - January 8, 2020 163 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Gold prices surged more than 2% on Wednesday, crossing the key $1,600 mark, as investors sought cover in the safe-haven metal after Iran fired rockets at Iraqi airbase which hosts U.S. forces.