For the first time in history, gold futures have crossed the elusive $3,000 per ounce threshold. This remarkable achievement follows a dramatic price surge from just below $2,700 per ounce at the beginning of this year.

Gold prices climbed today driven by safe-haven buying as President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect.

Gold futures climbed significantly Tuesday as investors sought shelter from market uncertainty triggered by President Trump's expanding tariff policies.