Gold hits a 1-month high

The price of gold is currently at $US1291.20, higher than it has been since November. The commodity is up 2.5% over the last year and 4.2% over the last three months.

Gold is often thought of as a safe-haven asset, and prices often rise when amid uncertainty in the world. Other safe haven investments, like Treasurys, are also rising on Tuesday. Meanwhile, stock futures point to a lower market open.

None of these events can be tied directly to the rising gold prices, but global anxieties are growing and some investors might see gold as an attractive place to park their money until things calm down.