Gold Surges to Near $3,870 Record High Amid Government Shutdown and Growing Investor Uncertainty
Gold Surges to Near $3,870 Record High Amid Government Shutdown and Growing Investor Uncertainty Despite a seemingly confident Wall Street largely shrugging off the ongoing government shutdown, gold prices are surging to unprecedented levels, signaling a deep-seated investor unease. The precious metal is currently trading just shy of $3,870 per ounce, marking yet another record high, with its 2025 gains exceeding 45% and notably outperforming the S&P 500. While analysts widely anticipate a swift market recovery post-shutdown and the Federal…