Gold tops $4,000 for first time on political, economic worries

NEW YORK, United States – Gold topped $4,000 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid growing concerns over the US government shutdown, France’s political crisis, and other global economic uncertainties.

While US and European stock markets rose, Asian equities fell as investors closely monitored the evolving situation worldwide.

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