Silver reached its highest level since 2012, while gold hit a new record as expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts boosted precious metals. Silver climbed to $32.71 an ounce, extending this year’s gain to 37%. Gold hit a record of $2,685.58 an ounce before paring gains to trade at $2,664.85.
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