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[MARKET UPDATE] Precious metals advance in early trade with spot gold up around 0.5% and gets a firmer footing above USD 5100/oz, while spot silver leads the advances with gains of 1.4%

The rise in precious metals, specifically gold increasing by 0.5% and silver by 1.4%, may suggest a flight to safety or an increase in inflationary expectations.

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This uptick, particularly with gold firmly above $5100/oz, could indicate a supportive environment for commodities as investors seek refuge from volatility in other asset classes, potentially impacting the USD and inflation narratives moving forward.

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