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Gold futures have surpassed $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time, driven by investor demand for safe havens amidst U.S. government shutdown and global economic uncertainty. Tariffs imposed by President Trump and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have also boosted gold and silver prices significantly this year. While seen as a hedge against inflation and a diversification tool, experts caution about gold's volatility and advise careful investment strategies. The surge in demand has also raised environmental concerns regarding mercury usage in gold mining.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.