Gold futures surged 1.8% to just under $4,200 as progress on ending the US government shutdown is expected to provide clarity on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets now see a 65.4% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December meeting. The ADP data showed US companies shedding an average of 11,250 jobs per week in the four weeks ended October 25th, suggesting a labor market slowdown. Industrial Metals futures also surged, with Silver futures surpassing $53 per ounce and Copper futures rising above $5.15 on concerns about a potential supply shortage driven by AI-related demand possibly outstripping supplies.