Gold inches up while silver retreats; elevated oil prices keep inflation risks in focus
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Gold edged higher as softer U.S. consumer and producer price data weighed on Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar, improving non-yielding metal's relative appeal. However, elevated crude prices tied to renewed Strait of Hormuz tension keep inflation risk in focus, complicating the rates outlook. Silver lagged, signaling mixed precious-metals positioning despite supportive macro inputs for gold.
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Spot gold prices ticked higher while spot silver fell in late U.S. afternoon trading on Wednesday. Softer U.S. consumer and producer price reports weighed on Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar. Crude oil remained firm as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns on the radar.
At the time of writing, spot gold traded near $4,060.90 an ounce, up 0.23% on the day, while spot silver was around $57.68, down 1.52%.
Gold traded in a $4,016.60–$4,081.50 range, holding above $4,000 but staying below the $4,091–$4,104 resistance zone that has capped the latest rebound attempt. Silver ranged from $56.50 to $59.20, failed to hold above $58.00, and remained under the $60.00–$62.00 resistance area.
Source: Kitco
