Fed remarks send investors to metals

Published August 22, 2012 9:03pm ET



Investors bought metals Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hinted that it could take more action to help the economy.

Prices for gold and silver jumped after 2 p.m., when the Fed released minutes from its most recent meeting. The Fed suggested it could act unless the economic recovery picks up dramatically.

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