Gold prices surpassed $3,900 an ounce for the first time. This rise stemmed from safe-haven demand. A US government shutdown played a role. Expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts also fueled the increase. Gold performs well during economic uncertainties. It recorded a 49 percent gain this year. Strong central bank buying and ETF demand supported its value.
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed as surging oil, Treasury yields weigh
Equity-index futures for Asia were mixed, while contracts for US stocks edged higher after the S&P 500 erased its advance for the month and the