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Gold extends safe-haven rise to another record high despite stronger dollar

Gold futures edged higher Monday to notch another record-high settlement in safe-haven trading sparked by Middle East tensions. Front-month Comex gold for April delivery ended up 0.4% to $2365.80/oz. The dollar rose 0.2% and 10-year Treasury yields hit a five-month high after stronger than expected U.S. Retail sales in March.

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Gold powers past $2,400 before easing, as Mideast fears boost safe-haven appeal

Gold futures hit a record high of $2,400/oz on Friday. The rally is driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions. Front-month Comex gold for April delivery eked out a 0.1% gain to close the week at a new record high. Investors have been focused on Mideast fears and inflation.

Gold resumes rally to record high after softer U.S. inflation reading

Gold rallies to record high after softer U.S. Inflation reading. March producer price index for final demand rose 2.1% Y/Y, below expected 2.2% reading. Front-month Comex gold for April delivery closed at a new record high of $2,354.80/oz.

Gold adds to record breaking run ahead of U.S. inflation data, Fed meeting minutes

Gold futures add to record high settlement ahead of U.S. Inflation data, Fed meeting minutes on Wednesday. Comex gold for April delivery closed up 0.5% to $2,343.50/oz on Tuesday. Front-month contract now up 5.7% this month and 13.6% YTD.

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Gold hits another record high; China's central bank adds gold for 17th straight month

Gold hits another record high; China's central bank adds gold for 17th straight month. Front-month Comex gold futures for April delivery closed up 0.2% to $2,331.70/oz. The People's Bank of China added to its bullion holdings by 0.3% in March.

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Silver miners are up 9.4% year-to-date, outperforming gold miners at 9.1%. Silver is still almost 45% below its 2011 peak. Roth MKM analysts say silver can play catch-up and outperform. The top ranked silver miner stocks are Fresnillo and Coeur.