Gold now costs more than $5,000 an ounce. Here’s how it got to this milestone price.

It’s been a long journey for gold and silver to reach their highest levels on record, but the steep climb for both over the past 12 months has been a notable one — marked by significant, market-m
oving events, with many of those tied to actions by President Donald Trump.

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