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A New Force to Be Reckoned With in the Gold Market

Even in these historic times for bullion, Tether’s activities stand out.
Gold has surged to a record above $5,300 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally.Photographer: Bloomberg
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Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the economy. Today, reporter Jack Ryan looks at a little-known firm that has quietly become one of the biggest players in the global gold market.

Predicting the gold price is difficult, and it’s only become more so since Tether Holdings SA, a crypto giant with one of the most profitable business models in the industry’s history, kicked off an unexpected buying spree.