Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Treasury yields pressure gold as investors assess market outlook

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices extended losses for a third session as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher. Silver also declined, while investors tracked interest rate expectations, Middle East developments, ETF holdings, and analyst forecasts. Market participants are now evaluating whether precious metals can recover or face more pressure in the coming months.