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00:02Gold surged to $5,110 in late Asian trading as investors sought refuge from rising geopolitical
00:09risks and concerns over a potential partial U.S. government shutdown, according to Benzinga.
00:14The rally extended a strong 2025 run in precious metals, with silver climbing above $100.
00:22Colorado of Capital.com said erratic decisions and rhetoric from Trump have unsettled allies
00:27and markets, prompting investors to reassess U.S. assets, according to Reuters.
00:32Central bank buying has driven gold prices higher as countries diversify away from the
00:36dollar.
00:37Rising prices have fueled political debate in Germany, where officials and advocacy groups
00:42warned that geopolitical risks and Trump's behavior raise concerns about storing 1,236
00:49tons of German gold in the United States.
00:51Investors are preparing for renewed uncertainty as the U.S. government faces a partial shutdown
00:56if Congress fails to pass a funding package before federal funding expires.
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