So-called ‘sell America’ trade sparks a pair of firsts: Gold flies past $5,000, silver tops $100

By: Hugh Jackson

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 367

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The price of an ounce of gold traded for more than $5,000 an ounce for the first time in history Monday.

The milestone was the latest in a series for precious metal markets that have been on a tear. Less than a year ago, in March, gold’s price surpassed $3,000 an ounce. Then it broke the $4,000 threshold in October.

The price of silver, which increased by an even larger percentage than gold in …

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