Gold Edges Up, Silver Hits Record as Investors Focus on US Rates

Gold edged higher as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s near-certain rate cut and cues on its monetary easing in 2026. Silver climbed to a record high. The rate on 10-year Treasuries fell after rising to the highest level since late September. Lower rates typically benefit bullion as it pays no interest. Most Read from Bloomberg A slump in US government bonds in the past few days has curbed risk appetite as traders grow cautious about the pace of monetary easing beyond Wednesday’s meeting. Money mark ...