Gold prices advance following drop in dollar, yields
- 22 Apr 2021
Gulf Today Report
Gold prices climbed on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields and dollar support the metal’s appeal.
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1, 794.67 per ounce by 01:15 GMT while US gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,795.40 per ounce.
The US 10-year Treasury yield was below 1.6%, affecting the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
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Dollar declined by 0.1% against its rival currencies, making gold less expensive for the holders of those currency.
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