Gold surges past record $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally | NYGazet

Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

26 minutes ago Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world. Go... [3527 chars]