Analysts Suspect China’s True Gold Reserves Double Official 2,299-Ton Holdings

After a 40-day shutdown, Washington’s deal brings short-term relief — but not stability. Gold jumped past $4,000 as investors saw through the political theater, betting on more volatility ahead. With the Fed flying blind and global confidence cracking, hard assets remain the one certainty in an uncertain world.

Gold climbed back above $4,000 this morning while silver rebounded near $49, extending a rally fueled by political gridlock, missing economic data, and Fed uncertainty. With the government shutdown leaving investors in the dark on jobs and inflation numbers, markets are reaching for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, silver just earned a new designation as a critical mineral—official recognition of its role in America’s energy and tech infrastructure. Here’s what’s moving markets today.