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Gold and Silver Rise as U.S. Treasury Yields Decline

Gold and Silver Rise as U.S. Treasury Yields Decline

Gold and silver prices climbed on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields retreated following data showing a slowdown in retail sales growth for last December. This cooling consumer activity is seen as a sign of economic deceleration ahead of the release of key employment data.

  • Spot Gold: Increased by 0.6% to reach $5,056 per ounce at the time of reporting.
  • Gold Futures: U.S. gold futures for April delivery rose by 1% to $5,084.7.
  • Spot Silver: Gained 2% to trade at $82.4, rebounding from a decline of more than 3% in the previous session.

U.S. yields fell on Tuesday after a batch of economic indicators suggested the economy may be slowing down. This shift provides the Federal Reserve with greater flexibility to consider cutting interest rates.