precious metal

Example Sentences

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Gold rose in early trade amid a slightly weaker dollar that makes the U.S.-dollar denominated precious metal less expensive for potential investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The precious metal tumbled 13% over that same stretch after enjoying a multiyear rally External link that included gains of more than 30% in the past year.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Rising inflation might lead to a quicker pace of central banks’ rate increases, diminishing the non-interest-bearing appeal of the precious metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

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

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer