yellow metal

British  

noun

1. a type of brass having about 60 per cent copper and 40 per cent zinc

2. another name for gold

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Example Sentences

Gold is likely to lead the gain, with Lombard Odier maintaining its overweight position on the yellow metal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The yellow metal has become the ultimate insurance policy in a world that often seems out of control.

From Barron's

"Geopolitical tensions have given gold bulls yet another reason to push the yellow metal to new highs," said StoneX senior analyst Matt Simpson on Monday.

From BBC

That’s seen in the chart below comparing the performance of the yellow metal next to the U.S. bond market, with fixed income traditionally viewed as a cushion for investment portfolios during turbulent times.

From MarketWatch

The yellow metal is well-positioned to shine in 2026, they say, citing factors including ballooning global debt loads, Federal Reserve policy and potential volatility shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal