Gold prices scale record highs as investors seek safe haven
1. Gold futures surpassed $4,000 due to economic uncertainty and investor anxiety. 2. Spot gold reached $3,960.60 per troy ounce amid rising demand for safe havens. 3. Gold's price increased 52% this year, fueled by low rates and political turmoil. 4. Government shutdown led to reliance on non-governmental data for economic insights. 5. Upcoming Fed rate cuts further support gold prices amidst ongoing market instability.