Gold prices moved higher on Thursday as US yields whipsawed initially moving higher following a stronger than expected jobless claims report. With claims close to a 59-year low, wages should begin to move higher which is why the Fed in its meeting minutes said that it was likely to move to restrictive monetary policy. With short-term policy still somewhat accommodative, its possible that short term rates rise to 3%, which is close where the 2-year yield is currently pricing. This could buoy the dollar and in turn put downward pressure on gold prices. Despite this scenario, yields moved lower, paving the way for ... (full story)