* Gold hits record high of $3,833.37 per ounce * Trump hopes to strike deal to keep government open * Silver hits more than 14-year high * Platinum at 12-year high (Updates for U.S. closing hours) By Noel John and John Biju Sept 29 (Reuters) – Gold prices surged past $3,800 an ounce for the first time on Monday, setting a new record as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset on U.S. rate cut expectations, fears of a potential government shutdown and escalating geopolitical tensions. Spot gold was up 1.9% at $3,829.63 per ounce by 2:00 p.m. ET (1800 GMT), after hitting a record high of $3,833.37 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for December delivery settled 1.2% higher at $3,855.2. The U.S. dollar index fell 0.2%, making greenback-priced bullion less expensive for overseas buyers

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