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US averts shutdown as Democrats split over spending bill

A last-minute deal prevents a US shutdown; gold hits record highs; Canada鈥檚 new PM takes office; and concerns grow over LA鈥檚 wildfire debris cleanup.

The US government narrowly avoids a shutdown after Democratic senators back a Republican-led spending bill, exposing deep party divisions. Was this a necessary compromise or a political defeat? Steff Ch谩vez from the FT breaks it down.

Meanwhile, gold hits a record $3,000 per ounce as investors seek stability. But who really benefits? Adrian Ash of BullionVault and Julia Yansura from FACT discuss the legal and illicit gold trade.

Also, Canada鈥檚 new PM, Mark Carney, faces economic challenges, including potential US tariffs. We assess his road ahead with expert Fen Hampson.

Plus, as LA鈥檚 wildfire cleanup continues, concerns grow over debris being dumped near parks and schools. Marketplace鈥檚 Caleigh Wells reports.

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