The new gold rush has seen the precious metal repeatedly set new price records in 2025, extending its rapacious run last year.
Bullion ended October 1 at $3,867.90 per troy ounce after U.S. lawmakers failed to reach a deal on federal funding, triggering the first government shutdown in almost seven years.
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Investors welcomed confirmation from President Donald Trump that an initial agreement had been reached and that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would be lifted
Investor enthusiasm fueled the remarkable debut, reflecting confidence in the company’s diverse portfolio of businesses that extend far beyond rocket launches.
According to the reported text, the agreement would establish an immediate and permanent ceasefire between the parties and their allies, including provisions covering Lebanon and other regional theaters.
The greatest threat is another surprise attack. Yet Iran signs because they approach this agreement with clear eyes, knowing full well it is unlikely to be respected and demanding concrete verification rather than trusting empty promises.
Iran and the US reportedly were closing in on an agreement based on Iran’s 14-point plan when the Israeli strike in Lebanon threw everything into chaos.
More than 1,000 Gazans have been murdered by Israel since the temporary ceasefire was declared in October 2025.
