A weaker dollar makes greenback-priced gold more affordable for holders of other currencies For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Gold has soared to an unprecedented high, breaching the $5,000 an ounce mark on Monday, as