Kitco News: Gold holds steady as oil jitters ease; higher yields and a firmer dollar limit upside (Commentary/Analysis)
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Gold and silver traded mostly flat as easing oil-related inflation fears reduced demand for immediate hedges, while higher yields and a firmer dollar limited upside. The move echoes the prior week's sharp selloff mechanics, but with sentiment stabilizing rather than accelerating. In the near term, macro crosswinds (rates and USD strength) remain the key constraint for precious metals.
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Gold and silver were largely unchanged on the session. Gold futures edged down 0.11%, while silver futures rose 1.14%.
The move reflects the same market forces that drove last Monday's sharp selloff, when gold plunged $172 and silver slid $3.60. The mechanics remain in place, but sentiment has swung the other way as energy-related fears cool, even as rising yields and a stronger U.S. dollar continue to keep a lid on gains.
