Gold rush
Published: January 26, 2026
Duration: 7:53
Gold hits an unprecedented $5,000 as safe‑haven demand, central‑bank buying and political uncertainty intensify. Traders eye possible coordinated action to prop up the yen. And rising trade friction returns as Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over a China trade arrangement.
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