precious metal

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Gold stocks booked losses as precious metal prices slumped to the lowest levels of the year with investors dumping bullion amid renewed U.S.-Iran attacks and look elsewhere for protection against renewed inflation risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

This might ease inflationary pressures and soothe investor worries over central banks’ rate increases that typically reduce the non-interest-bearing appeal of the precious metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The precious metal also forms part of the central bank’s currency defense war chest, comprising roughly 17% of its forex reserves as of end-March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Groves kept his promise: the precious metal was all returned to the Treasury, though the last of it was not transferred until 1968.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik