Gold prices continue to rise, reaching an all-time high of $3,880.8 an ounce, with a 47% yearly advance. Analysts predict gold could breach $4,000+ by early 2026, citing government shutdown uncertainty, a weaker dollar, and expected rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Inflows to Gold exchange-traded funds are the best since 2020, tightening supply/demand balances. The greenback is down against most trading partners, facing the worst annual drop since the 1970s. Gold ETF inflows could further drive record prices this year. Wealthy investors are tapping into ETFs, with top performers like ProShares Ultra Gold and DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes up over 90% in 2025. State Street’s SPDR Gold Trust is the largest ETF backed by physical gold, seeing weekly inflows.

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