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Feb 2025
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Why gold could rise even higher

GOLDMAN SACHS
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Gold prices have surged over the past year. What’s driving the rally, and where does the metal fit into portfolios now? Lina Thomas, commodities strategist with Goldman Sachs Research, discusses with Mike Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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