Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The price of gold in the local and world market has reached its highest level in history.

Accordingly, it is reported that, as of today (April 22), the price of an ounce of gold in the global market has reached a historic high of USD 3,500.

Commenting on the continuous surge, the Assistant Director of the Precious Metal Assaying and Hallmarking Office of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Indika Bandara, said that following the tariff announcement made by US President Donald Trump, the price of gold in the global market has surged to a new high.

According to him, the factors contributing to the rise in global gold prices include the decline in the value of the U.S. Dollar, investors turning to gold as...