Discounts offered on gold in India touched a more than eight-month high this week as demand slumped after spot prices surged past record highs. Indian dealers offered a discount of up to $41 an ounce over official domestic prices,

Gold rose to hit a record high today, as Middle East tensions and trade uncertainties lifted the bullion’s appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday.

Today marks a historic milestone as the spot price of gold has officially closed above $3,000 an ounce for the first time. Read more here.

Gold prices fell on Friday, but were poised for a third straight weekly gain, bolstered by safe-haven demand amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainties as well as anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut later this year.

Futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained 0.7% during the week, reaching $3,021.10 an ounce. Futures rose above the $3,000 mark for the first time on March 13.

Front-month gold futures turned lower Friday after setting another record in the previous session, but the metal still finished positive for the week.