The move followed the US Treasury’s plan to at least double purchases of longer-dated government bonds, pulling Treasury yields lower.

Gold held above $4,500, while silver traded above $68, putting both on course for a third straight weekly gain. Currency and bond volatility, higher oil prices, inflation concerns, and geopolitical risks supported demand for precious metals.

USD/JPY traded near 159 after a volatile week. Japanese inflation accelerated for a second month, strengthening expectations that the BOJ could raise rates as early as September.

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