precious metal

Example Sentences

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“The retreat in oil prices relieved some of the inflationary pressure that has weighed on the precious metal since the conflict began more than six weeks ago,” analysts at ANZ Research said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A weaker dollar typically makes the USD-denominated precious metal cheaper for holders of non-USD currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead, the precious metal has offered something that may be even better — a source of liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Profit-taking by holders of ETFs as gold hit a record of over $5,000 an ounce also weighed on the precious metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer