Gold trades near crucial support around the $1,765 mark after reversing at resistance
Should Treasury yields continue to rise, gold may suffer further declines as investors pivot to rising risk-free rates of return
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After encountering resistance last week , gold has since reversed lower and may continue to fall as Treasury yields rise. With the US10y Treasury yield breaching 1.3% for the first time since late February 2020 earlier this week, investors are faced with rising risk-free rates. As gold has no inherent yield, gaining exposure to US government bonds becomes an attractive prospect for many investors as Treasury yields rise amid reflation hopes. Gold (XAU/USD) Price Chart: Daily Time Frame (March 2020 - February 2021)