Asian shares are mixed and gold sets a fresh record high of over $3,550 per ounce

Asian shares are mixed and gold sets a fresh record high of over $3,550 per ounce 29 mins ago The price of gold has hit a new record and world shares are mixed after U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday. U.S. futures were little changed. Gold, traditionally a haven for investors in times of uncertainty, gained 1.4% to $3,571.50 per ounce early Tuesday, surpassing an earlier record set in April. With Wall Street closed, traders were still focusing on the implications of a ruling by a U.S. court against President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on many countries around the world. This week will bring updates on U.S. durable goods orders, manufacturing, jobless claims and other data that may provide insights into how the economy is holding up under the higher tariffs.