Treasury Yields Hit 3% and Gold Fell: Coincidence?
In addition to the US dollar playing on precious metals, US interest rates and the Federal Reserve’s decisions have also historically had a substantial impact on these safe havens. The rising interest rates may be a concern for equities, as companies face a higher borrowing cost. The below chart shows the relationship of gold (GLD) to the US two-year and ten-year interest rates (SHY) (IEF).