International gold prices rose about 1.9%, at one point approaching the $4,000 mark.

Late Monday in New York, spot gold rose 1.88% to $3,947.57/oz, trading in positive territory throughout the day. It held roughly steady near $3,900 from the early Asia-Pacific session until 21:16 Beijing time, then significantly extended its gains, reaching $3,970.34 at 00:44, moving away from Friday's low of $3,870.26. Spot silver rose 3.12% to $50.6170/oz. COMEX copper futures rose 0.94% to $6.5430/lb.