Gold prices hit record high as anxious investors seek safe haven for money

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FILE - In this Tuesday, July 22, 2014, file photo, gold bars are stacked in a vault at the United States Mint, in West Point, N.Y. The price of gold has climbed recently as investors scramble for safety amid the widening global trade war. It’s up nearly 5% since May 21, 2019, as stock markets around the world fell, and last week was the best of the year for gold after President Donald Trump surprised markets by threatening to raise tariffs on Mexico. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Gold futures have soared above $4,000 US per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues.

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