economic uncertainties

Thursday in Singapore, bullion flat after touching record highs for the fifth consecutive session. At the same time, silver hit a 2-½ year peak. Both metals safe-haven appeal were boosted by economic uncertainties.

Spot gold was trading at $1,292.80 an ounce by 3:22 GMT, below the fresh all-time high of $1,296.1.

At the same time, silver reached a 2-½ year high of $21.21 earlier in the day, before easing slightly to $21.18.