Gold above $4,300, Dollar breakdown as metals rally amid US shutdown [Video]
|Gold just hit fresh all-time highs above $4,300 — and the market is shifting fast.
In this live session, I broke down why the dollar is breaking down, how the U.S. government shutdown is shaking confidence, and why metals like silver and platinum are following gold’s surge.
Here’s what we covered:
- Why gold’s breakout above $4,300 signals institutional accumulation
- How the shutdown and data delays are weakening the dollar
- The ripple effect on silver, platinum, and other metals
- Technical setups for gold traders: key levels and fair value gaps to watch
- Outlook for Q4 2025 into 2026 as central banks hoard metals
Stay till the end — I shared my actionable approach for traders navigating this volatile macro shift.
Markets Covered:
Gold (XAU/USD) | Silver (XAG/USD) | Dollar Index (DXY) | Nasdaq Futures | Majors
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