precious metal

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Gold broke above an important short-term technical level on Friday — a sign that the precious metal may be starting to regain momentum after a sluggish stretch since the start of the Iran conflict.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But prices for the precious metal could still nearly double in the next five years if emerging-market central banks ramp up their push to diversify their reserves away from the dollar, according to Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Gold fell in early Asian trade amid dollar strength that typically makes the dollar-denominated precious metal more expensive for holders of non-dollar currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

After a steep run-up, the precious metal took a dive.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It seemed that the People were almost as fond of the precious metal as humans.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer