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Gold's record run gains further traction; market conquers $3,500/oz • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (Reuters)

Gold Climbs Toward Record as Global Trade War Concerns Dominate • Apr. 22, 2025, 7:04 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

Gold Rises to Another Record in Flight to Safety • Apr. 22, 2025, 1:41 AM ET (Bloomberg.com)

Gold Falls Further at Open as Traders Assess Tariff Turmoil • Apr. 6, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (Bloomberg)

US Excludes Steel, Aluminum, Gold From Reciprocal Tariffs • Apr. 3, 2025, 1:05 AM ET (Bloomberg)

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