A string of recent all-time highs tied to economic uncertainty suggests gold prices could top $3,000 per ounce in coming months.

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Prior to joining Marketplace, his work appeared on Bankrate ... not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The price of gold today, as of 9:12 am ET, was $3,022.99 per ounce.