speculation

Example Sentences

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Gold and silver have posted gains for four consecutive sessions, making up ground after the outbreak of the war in Iran made speculation on precious metals futures less attractive for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Yeah, and for what it’s worth, this is pure speculation, but my guess is this was not actually somebody close to the White House directly making the trade.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Brown-Forman surged 20% on takeover speculation, while gold and copper miners rose 6% and 7%, and low-volatility funds gained.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

However, Kugelman sees some potential for backlash if after all this speculation of talks, both sides simply resume with even more force.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I know they're full of parchment that hold questions and tattlers replete with speculation about what happened to me.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton