shot: Gold often shines in times of trouble, according to The Guardian. The last time there was a showdown between a US president and Congress over government spending, gold prices shot up to an all-time high, about 1,925 an ounce. And once again, gold is shining. That was when a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, led by John Boehner, sparred with Barack Obama over whether to lift the debt ceiling or risk the US Treasury defaulting on its payments. But even when the government reopens, analysts say the metal's fortunes may soon sparkle after a few dull years. Considering gold prices are hovering around 1,290 an ounce, it's highly unlikely they will return to those earlier heights quickly.
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