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Gold tops $4K an ounce for the first time as economic concerns grip investors

By Maria Aspan
Published October 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM CDT

The price of gold rose above $4,000 an ounce for the first time, signaling investors are concerned about the state of the broader economy.

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Maria Aspan
Maria Aspan is the financial correspondent for NPR. She reports on the world of finance broadly, and how it affects all of our lives.