precious metal

Example Sentences

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Neither investors nor industry can get enough of the precious metal, while a glut of oil has swamped energy markets and depressed fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The odds of lower interest rates despite an uptick in inflation and solid economic growth have bolstered investor demand for the precious metals, writes my colleague Martin Baccardax.

From Barron's

For precious metals, it can come from fears of monetary debasement, or from missing out on gains, or both.

From Barron's

Certainly, some see room for precious metals; gold is often considered a hedge against inflation, though there’s plenty of debate about that.

From MarketWatch

Investors and traders who patiently held on to precious metals this year, which saw a sharp pullback in early April, have been rewarded.

From MarketWatch