TechnologyJuly 17, 2026
bullion
/ˈbʊl.jən/
Definition
Gold or silver in the form of bars, ingots, or plates rather than jewelry or coins, often traded as a financial asset or store of value.
Etymology
Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'bullion,' referring to a mint or office for melting metal, which likely traces back to the Old French 'bouillon' meaning 'boiling'—a reference to the molten state of the metal during the refining process.
In the news
In this article, bullion is mentioned as an asset class that received initial investor support due to cooling U.S. inflation data, though this interest eventually waned as bond yields recovered.
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