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Bitcoin and Gold Jump as Stocks Dip Amid US Government Shutdown
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-01 15:13
Popular stores of value like Bitcoin and gold jumped Wednesday, diverging from a spooked stock market that contracted in the wake of the U.S. government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years.  Bitcoin is up 3.6% in the last 24 hours, to $117,293 at writing, reaching its highest price in about two weeks. The token has spiked over 7% since Sunday. Gold, meanwhile, soared to a new all-time high Wednesday morning above $3,922 per ounce, according to Yahoo Finance. It has remained closed to the mark, recently p ...
4 Top-Ranked Gold Stocks to Buy as Prices Hit Record Highs
ZACKS· 2025-09-02 14:41
Core Insights - Gold prices have reached a new all-time high, surpassing $3,500 an ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties [1][10] - The price of gold has increased over 30% in 2025, with a continuous rally for six sessions [2][10] - Key factors contributing to gold's rise include expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, a weaker U.S. dollar, concerns over Fed independence, and ongoing geopolitical risks [4][5][6][7] Gold Market Dynamics - Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts: Market anticipates a 90% probability of a 25-basis-point cut at the upcoming Fed meeting, making gold more attractive as lower rates diminish the appeal of yield-bearing assets [4] - A Weaker Dollar: The U.S. Dollar Index has fallen approximately 10%, making gold cheaper for international buyers and boosting global demand [5] - Concerns Over Fed Independence: Political pressure on the Fed has raised doubts about its independence, enhancing gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [6] - Lingering Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty: Ongoing trade tensions and fragile economic growth continue to drive investors towards gold for stability [7] Investment Opportunities - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM): A leading gold producer with strong financials, including a nearly doubled operating cash flow to $1.8 billion in Q2 2025 and a solid project pipeline [8][9] - Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. (IDR): Combines gold production with rare earth elements, ramping up exploration at its Golden Chest Mine while maintaining a low debt profile [12][13] - Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY): South Africa's largest gold producer, with significant cash reserves and a projected 128% year-over-year EPS growth for fiscal 2026 [15][16][17] - Gold Fields Limited (GFI): One of the largest unhedged gold producers, showing impressive financial performance with a 94% year-over-year EPS growth estimate for 2025 [18][19][20]