One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp.
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Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,000 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors…

One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp.
Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,000 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors…

Peter Hoskinsand
Adam Hancock,Business reporters
Hiba Kola/ReutersThe price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025.
It comes as…

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Pradeep…

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The…


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