US government shutdown and uncertainty about the economy has caused a surge in value of precious metal US government shutdown and uncertainty about the economy has caused a surge in value of precious metal Gold futures prices topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as investors continue to seek safe havens for their money, with the US government essentially shut down and widespread uncertainty around the economy. As of 9.10am ET, gold futures traded at $4,003 in New York. The