New York: As uncertainty deepens amid the US government’s first shutdown in almost seven years, the gold frenzy continues to climb to new heights. Also Read Gold rates in Hyderabad reach record high in Sept, mark best month in 14 yearsHow much have gold prices climbed this year? Gold futures more than 45 per cent since the start of 2025, trading at just over USD 3,895 by around 12:30 pm ET on Wednesday. Other precious metals have also raked in gains — with silver seeing an even bigger percentage jump year to date. Gold prices fell for several days following Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2, for example.