The value of gold has nearly doubled in the past five years, crossing the $3,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time ever late Thursday — and the precious metal’s latest move may be signaling a structural shift in the sector that may feed long-term strength.

Gold futures rose to new highs in late trading, with benchmark futures exceeding $3,000 a troy ounce for the first time. Gold prices have risen sharply over the past year amid geopolitical uncertainty,

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