[New York Gold Futures Break $4,000 Barrier for the First Time] The price of New York gold futures has surpassed the historic milestone of $4,000 per ounce for the first time, with a year-to-date increase of over 50%, reflecting strong market demand for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, spot gold prices also reached a record high, quoted at $3,976.94 per ounce, further solidifying gold's significant position in the global financial market.