Gold prices continued to rise slightly today, extending gains from Tuesday, supported by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. Investors remain cautious, awaiting more data for fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary easing cycle. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped after a report revealed weaker manufacturing activity in New York State.
This decline in bond yields has provided some mild support for gold. However, the outlook still favors a neutral or upward movement in the short term, with expectations that both Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar may weaken.
In this environment, I’m impressed by the surprising resilience of the precious metal. Gold has held strong against the pressures of both the dollar and Treasury yields, with its rally showing no signs of slowing down.