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In this uncertain economy, gold shines

25 Apr 2025

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The stock and bond markets may tumultuous right now, but gold prices have been on a tear. This week, they hit an all time high of $3,500 an ounce. In this episode, why nervous consumers, investment firms and even central banks are trading in cash for gold. Plus: The Trump administration announces incentives to get self-driving cars on the road and the largest passenger ship in the U.S. prepares to be sunk for science.

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How small businesses navigated the ICE strike

Energy bill burdens grow

As AI expands, Americans have doubts

Here's what kept GDP climbing last summer

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