Globally gold prices extended their gaining streak, hitting another record high of $3,128.06. Spot gold rose 1.31% to $3,124.34 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 1.2% to settle at $3,150.30.

Globally, gold touched an all-time high on Monday, breaching the $3,100 level, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset ...