涨疯了！现货黄金，突破4000美元！

Core Insights - The spot gold price in London has reached a historic high of $4000 per ounce for the first time on October 8 [1] - As of the report, spot gold is priced at $4000.49 per ounce, reflecting a 0.41% increase, with a year-to-date rise exceeding 50% [2] - COMEX gold futures also hit a new high of $4000 per ounce, closing at $4004.80 per ounce on October 7, with an intraday trading range of $3963.40 to $4014.60 [2] Market Context - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to a declining US dollar, the US federal government shutdown, and market speculation that the Federal Reserve may continue to lower interest rates despite high inflation [2] - Billionaire Ray Dalio has stated that gold is "definitely" a safer haven compared to the US dollar, drawing parallels between the current gold price surge and the situation in the 1970s when gold prices soared amid high inflation and economic instability [2]