Welcome back to Market on Close. I'm Marley Caden here in Chicago alongside Sam Botis at the New York Stock Exchange. We'll close out our show today with our final thoughts on the session.For me, I'm stuck with this Warner Brothers story. I can't get off of it. The bidding process for the Warner Brothers Discovery is heating up as more details about the internal process are being reported.Netflix now the lead suitor according to CNBC, but Netflix only wants the streaming and the studio assets, not WBD's mas ...

Core Insights - Gold spot prices have remained near the $4,000/oz level after experiencing early-week volatility and a brief dip below support [3][4][6] - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has contributed to investor caution, leading to a weakening of the U.S. Dollar towards the end of the week [5][6] - A significant decline in consumer sentiment, reaching one of the lowest levels in history, indicates that fear and uncertainty may continue to support gold prices as November approaches [5][6] Market Dynamics - Early in the week, gold prices tested a support boundary but traded relatively flat, with a slight increase of $10–$20/oz, indicating institutional interest [3] - A notable sell-off occurred on Tuesday, with prices dropping sharply to $3,930/oz, reflecting market reactions to perceived overvaluation [4] - Midweek, bargain hunters drove prices back up to $3,985/oz, aided by a softening U.S. Dollar and concerns over the prolonged government shutdown [5] Investor Sentiment - The combination of a bleak consumer sentiment survey and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown suggests that gold may remain an attractive asset for investors [5][6] - Despite a late-week rebound in gold prices, traders are cautious about potential downside risks if news regarding the resolution of the government shutdown emerges [6]