• A sub-index of Australian gold stocks rises as much as 2.2% to an all-time high of 10,174.30 points

• Trade war jitters continue to attract investors to the safe-haven metal, sending prices to record highs [GOL/]

• Northern Star Resources jumps as much as 3.1% to a record high of A$18.330

• Evolution Mining rises up to 1.9% to reach its highest level since mid-November 2020

• ASX-listed shares of Newmont Corp rise 2.3% to a three-month high

• As of last close, AXGD up 18.2% this year vs a 3.2% gain in the benchmark index

(Reporting by Himanshi Akhand in Bengaluru)