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The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What's going on?

In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What's going on?
Image: Phys.org
In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.

Originally published at Phys.org

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