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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 4:54 AM EDT

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.

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.

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