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Gold Prices Soar to Record High Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty

Gold prices near $4,000 an ounce as government shutdown delays data and traders expect Federal Reserve rate cuts amid economic uncertainty.

  • On Monday , Gold climbed to $3,920.63 an ounce during the Asian session as the US federal government shutdown dragged on.
  • Budget impasse in Washington stalled federal programmes and delayed data, intensifying risk aversion and pushing investors toward precious metals amid the US government shutdown.
  • Industry voices noted that Comex gold futures surged 1.2% to $3,957.90, and MCX December futures reached �1,19,560, driven by safe-haven demand amid the U.S. shutdown, said Aksha Kamboj.
  • SPDR holdings rose notably over last week, signalling renewed investor interest, while immediate support lies near the $3,900-$3,895 support zone despite the RSI above 70.
  • The CME FedWatch Tool shows markets pricing in a 95% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in October, while investors will closely track Fed Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday and Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday .
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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