美联储降息大消息，纽约期金史上首次触及4000美元

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that gold prices have reached a historic high, with futures hitting $4000 per ounce for the first time and spot gold at $3976.94 per ounce, reflecting a year-to-date increase of over 50% [1][2] - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to increased uncertainty stemming from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and rising expectations for interest rate cuts [2][3] Group 2 - On October 6, the U.S. Senate voted on a funding bill proposed by the Democrats to end the government shutdown, which failed with 45 votes in favor and 50 against, leading to the continuation of the shutdown [3] - A temporary funding bill proposed by the Republicans also did not pass, further extending the government shutdown [3] - Despite market predictions of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in October, Kansas City Fed President Esther George expressed a preference against further cuts, citing concerns over high inflation and a still-healthy labor market [3]