Gold reached a fresh record high of $3,060 as investors continued to flock to the safe-haven asset after United States President Donald Trump's auto tariffs drew international criticism and fueled trade tensions further.

Gold gained 0.11% at 8:11 pm ET, going for $3,060 per ounce. Silver traded flat and sold for $34.42 per ounce at 8:12 pm ET. Platinum added 0.06% at 8:18 pm ET, selling for $988.71 per ounce and palladium improved by 0.07% to go for $964.96 per ounce at the same time.