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Gold Slips as High US Treasury Yields Weigh; Silver Holds Gains Near $67.30
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 07:30
Gold Slips as High US Treasury Yields Weigh; Silver Holds Gains Near $67.30
- •Gold prices eased in early Asian trade due to elevated US Treasury yields, making the non-interest-bearing asset less attractive.
- •COMEX gold traded at $4,416 an ounce, down 0.20%, while COMEX silver was up 0.18% at $67.270 an ounce.
- •Rising bond yields and a firm US dollar are key headwinds for gold, making dollar-denominated commodities more expensive.
- •Investors are monitoring upcoming economic indicators for clues on interest rates and precious metals demand.
- •Geopolitical risks in West Asia could support safe-haven demand for bullion, but their impact may be offset by yield and dollar movements.
Key Questions Answered
Gold prices eased as higher US Treasury yields and a firm US dollar weighed on the non-interest-bearing asset.
COMEX gold traded down $8.90 at $4,416 an ounce, while silver held onto gains, trading near $67.30 an ounce.
Investors are monitoring manufacturing and services PMI readings, US housing data, durable goods orders, and consumer sentiment.
