yellow metal
Britishnoun
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a type of brass having about 60 per cent copper and 40 per cent zinc
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another name for gold
Example Sentences
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While recent geopolitical tensions have increased short-term volatility in gold, the analysts reckon the broader environment remains supportive for the yellow metal in the medium term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The yellow metal has the perfect opportunity to demonstrate its role as a shield for investors against inflation and geopolitics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
While the price of gold rose early Friday, the yellow metal is headed for a third consecutive weekly decline, pressured by elevated energy costs and, by extension, hawkish-leaning messaging from the Federal Reserve.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Higher-for-longer interest rates would almost certainly be a headwind for gold, which doesn’t pay interest – the yellow metal would likely shed demand in favor of assets that do.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Pieces of yellow metal were strewn across the road.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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