Gold Prices Surge Above $4,000/oz as Dollar Weakens and US Shutdown Nears End

The price of gold surged sharply this week, climbing above the key level of $4,000 per ounce. Several important factors are driving this move. The US dollar has weakened, and attention is turning to the nearing end of the US federal government shutdown. These developments may have broader implications across markets, including for investors who follow both commodities and stock-market themes such as AI stocks and other technology plays.