Gold prices surged to a record high above $3,900 per ounce for the first time in history, reaching a peak of $3,924.39 before settling at $3,922.28 on October 6, 2025.
Key Drivers:
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Weakening Japanese Yen: The yen depreciated sharply following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, leading to expectations of more dovish fiscal and monetary policies.
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U.S. Government Shutdown: The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has raised concerns about economic stability and increased expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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Fed Rate Cut Bets: The CME FedWatch tool indicates a high likelihood of additional 25-basis-point rate cuts in October and December, boosting gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.
Market Snapshot (October 6, 2025):
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Spot Gold: $3,922.28 per ounce
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December Gold Futures: $3,947.30 per ounce
Other Markets:
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Japanese Yen: Weakened by 1.6%
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U.S. Dollar: Slightly stronger against European currencies
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Bitcoin: Reached a new all-time high of $125,653.32
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Japanese Stocks: Nikkei index rose over 4% following Takaichi's election
Outlook:
Gold prices are likely to remain supported by economic uncertainties and expectations of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors should monitor developments in the U.S. government shutdown and movements in the Japanese yen closely.
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