Precious metals are generally measured in troy ounces, rather than standard ones. (John Taggart for WSJ) Gold futures settled Tuesday at $4,138.70 a troy ounce, the special unit of weight used for ...

Gold settled 0.3% lower, snapping a three-session winning streak, while silver rose 1.5% to a new record high.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money during the continuing U.S. government shutdown. The ...

NEW YORK -- Gold futures have soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues. Gold futures in ...

Silver prices notched a fresh record Tuesday, ending above $80 a troy ounce for the first time. The metal's dizzying 177% ...