metal

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In July, US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on copper, eventually limiting the measure to products made with the metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is 18% below its pre-Iran price, reflecting higher volatility in mining stocks compared to the metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Due to the high price of aluminum, metal traders and distributors have been reluctant to maintain larger inventories, according to company executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Even counting Tuesday’s rise, the metal is on track for its largest single-month percentage decline since June 2013.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

And again when I felt the cold metal graze my neck as the barber worked across my dense braid, the grind of the cutting loud in my ear.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu