Barrick looks undervalued at CAD 48.07 with fair value closer to CAD 55, as gold’s safe-haven role comes into focus with a looming U.S. shutdown. Introduction As investors brace for a likely U.S. government shutdown on October 1, gold is again in the spotlight as a hedge against political and financial instability.

As the U.S. shutdown looms, rotation from Treasuries into gold strengthens the case for TXG, with fair value closer to CAD 97. On the eve of another U.S. government shutdown, investors face the same dilemma as in past crises: where to hide when confidence in Treasuries weakens.