Gold Soars to Seven-Week High on Lower Treasury Yields
Gold prices surged to their highest level in nearly seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by lower Treasury yields. The precious metal rose 4.4% to $4,265.85 per ounce at 1650 GMT, breaking above the 50-day moving average and reaching a high of $4,258.99.
This marks the largest single-day gain for gold since February. US gold futures for December delivery also saw a 4% increase to $4,317.40 per ounce.