The price of gold has climbed 15 percent since January, stimulated by increasing global debt, geopolitical turmoil and fears of economic collapse. SEE MORE Oil prices rose on Tuesday after Russia voiced support for the market. SEE MORE Gold prices rose up on Tuesday in Asia to six-week-high record. U.S. Gold Futures inched up 0.29% to $1,492.95 per ounce by 10:39 PM ET (3:40 AM GMT). SEE MORE Oil prices rose on Tuesday in thin pre-Christmas trading after Russia's energy minister said cooperation with OPEC to support the market would continue and as analysts forecast a second weekly decline in U.S. crude inventories. SEE MORE The energy commodity that powers the world has been moving steadily higher since reaching a low at $50.44 per barrel on October 3 on the now active month February NYMEX futures contract. The most recent high came on December 19 at $61.40, as the price has moved 21.7% higher during the final quarter of 2019. SEE MORE