precious metal
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A yearslong rally in the precious metal came to an end, oddly enough, with the Iran war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
A broad rise in global bond yields is likely weighing on the precious metal, says Eleonex’s Stefan Arsenovic in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Now, researchers at Tulane University have uncovered an important reason why the precious metal remains so resistant to tarnishing.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Aside from its role as a precious metal, silver has become known for its industrial uses, including electronics, solar and military defense, artificial-intelligence data centers, and electric vehicles.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
It seemed that the People were almost as fond of the precious metal as humans.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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