watch nowGold prices surged to a fresh record on Monday as investors wait for key inflation data and clues from Federal Reserve officials about the prospect of more rate cuts to come.Spot gold is now over $3,700 per ounce. So far this year, bullion has notched roughly three dozen record closes, gaining more than 40% as of Friday.As a safe-haven investment, gold tends to perform well in low-interest-rate environments and during periods of political and financial uncertainty. Investors see gold as protective ...