Gold ETFs Rise 2%; Futures Top $1,870
August 19, 2011 at 06:50 AM EDT
The largest exchange traded fund following gold prices was up more than 2% in preopen trading Friday as futures rose above $1,870 an ounce, a new record high. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) added 2.3% before the bell. The precious metal was on track for the longest streak of weekly gains since...
