Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts
Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce to a new record as Australian shares fell, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.4% at 8,782. Banks dropped 1.5% to their lowest since December 1, while gold miners jumped over 13%. Wall Street rebounded after Trump announced a framework deal on Greenland and canceled planned tariffs. Rio Tinto reported record Pilbara iron ore shipments, up 7% year-on-year.
