Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $3,990.10 per ounce on Friday, up 1.1$3,946.30. Friday’s opening price is 1.5% below gold’s all-time high price of $4,049.20, achieved Wednesday. Gold’s slight pullback follows confirmation of a ceasefire and hostage release in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The deal is a first step towards ending the war that began on Oct. 7, 2023. Meanwhile, the U.S. government remains closed due to a budgeting disagreement between Republicans and Democrat ...