Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, nearing record levels. A potential US government shutdown boosted demand for safe assets. Recent US labor data indicated a softening market. This reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve rate reductions. Traders anticipate rate cuts in October and December. Gold performs well when interest rates are low.
US stocks: US market ends down sharply; worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh
Wall Street faced a sharp decline on Friday as AI-related technology stocks came under renewed pressure. Concerns regarding debt-laden AI infrastructure companies affected investor sentiment