Metals Stocks: Gold edges back above $2,000 an ounce on U.S. debt ceiling and regional bank concerns

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Gold futures edged back up above the $2,000 per ounce level on Wednesday as concerns about the U.S. debt ceiling debate in Congress weigh on financial markets.

Weak regional bank earnings and recession fears have also helped to give the yellow metal a boost as a safe haven.

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After a pullback, gold…