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Gold prices surged to an all-time high in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a weakening Japanese yen, growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, and persistent concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown.
Spot gold climbed 0.8% to a record $3,920.31 per ounce, while December gold futures rose 0.8% to $3,944.45 per ounce. The rally reflects heightened volatility in global currency markets and investor demand for safe-haven assets.
The Japanese yen tumbled sharply, with the USD/JPY pair rising 1.4% to 149.58. The currency’s drop came after Sanae Takaichi, a conservative politician, was elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, paving the way for her to become the country’s next prime minister. Takaichi is seen as fiscally dovish, likely to oppose tighter monetary policy by the Bank of Japan, pressuring both the yen and Japanese bonds.
Meanwhile, U.S. markets anticipate another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this October. According to CME FedWatch, traders are pricing in a 99% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction, which has weighed on the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields. The prospect of looser monetary policy has further strengthened gold’s appeal as a store of value.
Adding to gold’s momentum, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown has fueled investor caution. While equity markets have largely shrugged off immediate risks, uncertainty surrounding fiscal negotiations has bolstered safe-haven demand.
With the combination of yen weakness, rate cut bets, and geopolitical uncertainty, gold’s record-breaking performance underscores its status as a preferred hedge in volatile times. Analysts suggest that if these macroeconomic conditions persist, gold could continue its upward trajectory in the coming weeks.
