Gold Prices Soar to Record High Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices have surged 50% in 2025, driven by safe-haven demand amid the US government shutdown and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, supported by strong central bank buying.
- Gold prices hit a record high of $3,958.57 per ounce due to demand driven by U.S. economic uncertainty and investor flight to safe-haven assets.
- In 2025, gold prices climbed by 48%, further boosted by safe-haven demand due to the U.S. government shutdown and global conflicts.
- Silver prices reached $48.55 an ounce, supported by strong industrial demand and anticipated tariffs.
- The ongoing U.S. government shutdown and Fed policy shifts have intensified risk aversion, pushing investors toward precious metals.
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Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures rose above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe haven for their money with the U.S. government essentially shut down. As of 9:10 a.m. ET, gold futures traded at $4,003 in New York.
Gold Goes Parabolic: Price nears $4,000 per ounce for the first time in history
The global gold bull run accelerates in 2025, powered by central bank demand, falling trust in fiat currencies, and rising geopolitical tensions that push gold toward the $4,000 milestone.
Gold hits another record in relentless rally; Goldman lifts 2026 target to $4,900/oz
Gold prices scaled another record high on Tuesday, approaching the $4,000 per ounce mark, driven by continued safe-haven demand amid fears of a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government and other geopolitical uncertainty.
Uncertainty reigns among investors. Due to political uncertainty in countries like the United States, where the government is in lockdown, and France, where the…
Gold hits all-time high on safe-haven demand, Fed rate cut bets
GOLD hit a record high on Tuesday as there were no signs of a reprieve from an impasse between the two houses of the U.S. Congress that has led to a government shutdown, while near-certain bets of a U.S. rate cut this month also lent support.
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