Gold (XAU/USD) continues its historic climb, notching yet another all-time high near $3,991 on Tuesday. The precious metal’s advance reflects deepening market anxiety as investors seek refuge in safe-haven assets amid the prolonged United States (US) government shutdown and mounting expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $3,963, retreating from its record highs during the American session. The pause suggests that near-term momentum may be easing, with traders turning cautious as the metal approaches the $4,000 psychological mark, ... (full story)