Gold Extends Loss as Receding Inflation Fears Boost Real Yields

After posting its biggest annual gain in a decade, bullion has endured a turbulent start to 2021. Gold’s initial advances were overturned by a surge in Treasury yields, which damped the appeal of the non-interest bearing asset. The outlook for more borrowing under the Biden administration drove rates higher, while a decline in inflation expectations caused real returns on Treasuries to rise, further hurting bullion’s appeal. 

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