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Gold Shatters Record as U.S. Shutdown Sparks Metals Frenzy; Silver at 14-Year High

Gold Shatters Record as U.S. Shutdown Sparks Metals Frenzy; Silver at 14-Year High

Gold hit a record $3,895/oz on Oct. 1 as the U.S. government shutdown and Fed rate-cut bets spurred safe-haven demand. Silver surged to $47–48/oz, its highest since 2010, driven by industrial use and inflation hedging. Platinum climbed above $1,550/oz, while palladium rebounded on tighter Russian supply. Investors increased holdings in gold ETFs, with SPDR Gold Trust rising to its highest since July 2022.
2 October 2025
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Bullion Blowout: Gold Rockets to Record High as Silver, Platinum & Palladium Surge (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)

Bullion Blowout: Gold Rockets to Record High as Silver, Platinum & Palladium Surge (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025)

Gold hit a record $3,895/oz on Oct. 1 as traders sought safe havens amid a partial U.S. government shutdown and Fed rate-cut bets. Silver climbed to $47.4/oz, its highest in over 14 years. Platinum and palladium also surged, reaching $1,583/oz and $1,263/oz, respectively. Chinese markets were closed for a holiday, while India’s gold and silver imports nearly doubled in September.
1 October 2025
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Government Shutdown Showdown Rocks Markets as Stocks Rise and Gold Soars

Government Shutdown Showdown Rocks Markets as Stocks Rise and Gold Soars

Congress missed the September 30 deadline to fund the U.S. government, triggering a shutdown as talks between President Trump and lawmakers broke down. Democrats demanded health care subsidy renewals, while Republicans pushed for a narrower bill. U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.3%, while gold hit a record above $3,860 per ounce as investors sought safe havens. Oil prices fell nearly 4% after OPEC+ signaled higher output.
30 September 2025
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Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Dips as OPEC+ Plans Output Hike, Gold Rockets to Records, Grain Markets Slip (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Dips as OPEC+ Plans Output Hike, Gold Rockets to Records, Grain Markets Slip (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Brent and WTI crude fell 1–2% as Kurdistan resumed exports and OPEC+ prepared to raise output, reversing gains from earlier U.S. inventory draws and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil hubs. Gold surged to new highs near $3,778/oz on Fed rate cut bets. U.S. grain futures slipped as Midwest harvests accelerated and USDA projected a record corn crop. European gas storage neared 90% full, easing winter supply fears.
30 September 2025
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Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold Soars to Record High as Silver & Platinum Rally Amid Global Uncertainty

Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold Soars to Record High as Silver & Platinum Rally Amid Global Uncertainty

Gold surged to a record ~$3,833/oz on Sep 29–30, 2025, with futures hitting ~$3,893 as investors sought safe havens amid U.S. fiscal and geopolitical risks. Silver rose above $47/oz, an 11-year high, while platinum and palladium also climbed on supply tightness. Central banks continued heavy gold buying, and bullion ETFs saw strong inflows. Barrick Gold’s CEO Mark Bristow resigned suddenly, surprising markets.
30 September 2025
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Commodities on a Wild Rollercoaster: Oil Plunges, Gold Soars, Coffee & Copper Hit Highs

Commodities on a Wild Rollercoaster: Oil Plunges, Gold Soars, Coffee & Copper Hit Highs

Oil fell about 0.6% Monday as Kurdistan resumed pipeline exports and OPEC+ prepared a 137,000 bpd output hike. Gold hit a record $3,814/oz and silver reached a 14-year high. Copper jumped to a 15-month peak after a major Indonesian mine collapse. U.S. corn futures eased on record harvest projections, while soybeans slid on weak Chinese demand.
29 September 2025
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Gold Soars Above $3,800 Record as Silver and Platinum Rally – What’s Driving the Precious Metals Frenzy?

Gold Soars Above $3,800 Record as Silver and Platinum Rally – What’s Driving the Precious Metals Frenzy?

Gold hit a record $3,812 an ounce on September 29, rising for a seventh straight week. Silver jumped 2% to $47, its highest since 2011, while platinum and palladium touched multi-year peaks. The rally followed expectations of Fed rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and fears of a US government shutdown. ETF inflows and strong Asian demand supported prices, with central banks adding gold to reserves.
29 September 2025
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Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Gold futures hit a record near $3,809/oz on Sept. 26, with silver at $46.41, its highest in 14 years. Platinum reached $1,568, a 12-year high, and palladium also rose sharply. Global gold ETFs saw record inflows in September, while central banks, including China’s, continued heavy buying. U.S. inflation matched forecasts, fueling bets on further Fed rate cuts.
28 September 2025
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Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Gold hovered near $3,750/oz Friday after hitting a record $3,790 earlier in the week, up over 40% in 2025. Silver surged above $45/oz for the first time since 2011, gaining 55% year-to-date. U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump fueled safe-haven flows. Platinum and palladium also climbed, while gold ETF inflows hit records in September.
26 September 2025
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Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Rockets & Gold Smashes Records as Trade & Weather Woes Hit Agriculture (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Rockets & Gold Smashes Records as Trade & Weather Woes Hit Agriculture (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Brent crude hit a 7-week high near $69 on Sept 24 after a sharp U.S. inventory drop, then eased as profit-taking and Kurdistan output forecasts weighed. Turkey signed a 20-year U.S. LNG deal as it shifts from Russian gas. Gold reached a record $3,790/oz before retreating. Copper surged after Freeport-McMoRan declared force majeure at its Grasberg mine, sending LME prices to a 15-month high.
25 September 2025
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Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Gold hit a record intraday high near $3,790 per ounce on Sept. 23, with U.S. futures settling above $3,800. Silver climbed to $44/oz, its highest since 2011, while platinum reached $1,480/oz, an 11-year peak. Palladium rebounded above $1,200/oz. The rally followed safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more Fed rate cuts.
24 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • CDW Corp to Trade Ex-Dividend on May 22 for Quarterly Payout
    May 21, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT. CDW Corp (CDW) will trade ex-dividend on May 22, 2026, for its upcoming quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, payable on June 10, 2026. Based on CDW's recent stock price of $103.36, the dividend yield is about 0.61% for this payout, suggesting the share price may drop by this percentage at the open on ex-dividend day, all else equal. Over the past year, CDW's shares ranged between $97.12 and a high of $186.70, with a latest trade at $104.57. The stock comprises approximately 1.88% of the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV), which has gained roughly 1.7% recently. On the day of reporting, CDW shares declined around 2.7%.

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