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Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plans
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United Kingdom — Joanna Partridge
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plans
Gold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as continued conflict in the Middle East and ongoing political uncertainty fuelled the latest rally in the precious metal.
Gold is viewed as a safe haven by investors and its price tends to rise at times of uncertainty.
Gold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as continued conflict in the Middle East and ongoing political uncertainty fuelled the latest rally in the precious metal.
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Source: The Guardian · Joanna Partridge. Published 25 Aug 2026, 08:18 am.
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