Gold Futures Rise in Commodities Trading

Gold futures are up in commodities trading this morning as investors look for a safe haven from the turmoil in the Middle East. The assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto has investors desiring a more tangible form of wealth. Bloomberg reports on gold demand:

Gold rose after a suicide bomb attack killed Pakistan's former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, sparking demand for the precious metal as a haven from political turmoil.