Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut

Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety

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Gold futures prices are near a record high of $2,522.50 per troy ounce set on Aug. 2. © Reuters

TOMOYA TAKAYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Money is flowing into the gold market as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, geopolitical risks and short-term investing drive demand, with net inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETF) in July reaching the highest level in two years.

New York gold futures briefly reached a new high of $2,522.50 per troy ounce on Aug. 2 and opened Thursday near $2,500.

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