Gold, silver extend early U.S. gains as dollar softens; crude firmer

Gold and silver traded higher in early U.S. hours on Wednesday, underpinned by a weaker U.S. dollar index, firmer crude oil prices and a modest dip in U.S. Treasury yields by midday. Traders also pointed to bargain hunting following Tuesday's pullback. June gold was last up $56.80 at $4,777.30. May silver rose $1.58 to $78.07. Full story at Kitco: