Stocks mixed, gold hits record as the U.S. government shutdown drags markets into uncertainty.
U.S. government shutdown Fears U.S. financial markets entered a period of heightened volatility as concerns over a potential government shutdown mounted. Stocks traded mixed, reflecting deep uncertainty among investors who were closely monitoring the political situation in Washington. The stalemate over the federal budget raised questions about the continuity of government operations, which, if unresolved, …