precious

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They are expensive to replace — between $1,000 and $4,000, according to AAA — because they contain precious metals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Other precious metals also plunged, with silver falling 7.3% to $70.54 an ounce and platinum trading 4.6% lower at $1,896.70 an ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Treasury yields rose across all maturities, the WSJ Dollar Index saw its largest quarterly gain, and precious metals declined.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Quietly, and unnoticed by the others, she looked everywhere for the precious letter from the ballet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood