Gold Holds Above $5,050 on Weaker Dollar — Silver Surges 3.8% as Recovery Accelerates

2026-02-12 - 09:55

The Big Three 1 Gold consolidates above $5,050 as softer retail sales weaken the dollar. DXY slipped to 96.8 after January retail sales missed expectations, reinforcing the narrative of a cooling US consumer. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.9 basis points to 4.16%, with markets now pricing ~60bps of Fed rate cuts for 2026. The