Gold Hits Record, Stocks Mixed as US Shutdown Looms
Gold prices jumped nearly 50% this year as investors seek safety amid US government shutdown risks and Federal Reserve interest rate cut expectations, hitting a record near $3,865 an ounce.
- Tuesday, gold rose to a record high while U.S. Treasury securities held gains amid growing worries about a possible United States government shutdown.
- With the Oct. 1 funding deadline looming, President Donald Trump met congressional leaders Monday but talks left 'large differences', and Vice President JD Vance said he expects a shutdown.
- Gold trading above $3,860 an ounce, Kathy Jones warned, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics would pause operations and likely delay Friday's payroll report.
- Zijin Gold International's IPO raised more than $3 billion and surged 66% in its Hong Kong debut, boosting shares of Asian metals producers.
- Gold's steep yearly surge positions it for historic gains as gold is up about 47% this year amid shutdown worries and Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations.
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