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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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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

Some Canadian aluminum was diverted to Europe over the summer, and executives expect pressure from dislocated customers of aluminum from the Middle East to lure metal away from the U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

"The robots of tomorrow won't just be made of metal and plastic," says the research team.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead of straightening, the metal leg snapped off.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret