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3 reasons gold broke through another fresh record high
It's a glittering year for gold. The precious metal broke through another record high on Friday, briefly rising to $3,534 before paring its gains. At its peak, gold prices were up 32% from levels at the start of the year — far outstripping the S&P 500's 8% year-to-date gain. Analysts on Wall Street are pointing to three catalysts that drove the latest leg up: 1. Trump's tariffs The US specified that gold bars are subject to tariffs, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing documents it reviewed from the Customs and Border Protection agency. A ruling letter dated July 31 from the agency said that ... (full story)
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