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2 weeks agoDow 50,000
The Dow crossed 50,000 in 21 months, accelerating from earlier milestone timelines despite round-number math and market-driven fluctuations.
Gold has broken yet another record this week, illustrating just how anxious investors are about the health of the U.S. economy. This week, the price of gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. That's the latest milestone in its massive ongoing rally, with prices rising more than 50% just this year. The precious metal is usually seen as a "safe haven" investment, especially when more mainstream assets seem risky.