Gold Futures Fall to Two-Month Low Amid Strong Dollar and High Yields
Gold futures dropped to two-month lows as a stronger U.S. dollar and elevated Treasury yields reduced demand for the non-yielding metal. The U.S. dollar index rose 0.4%, increasing gold's cost in other currencies, while benchmark 10-year yields remained near multiyear highs. The move reflects investor preference for assets offering higher returns amid rising interest rates. Gold typically struggles when real interest rates rise because it offers no yield and competes with income-generating investments like bonds or stocks.
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Topics: Futures Gold Treasury Yields U.S. Dollar