Silver surge outshines gold’s rise

A modest gold rise was eclipsed by a 4 per cent surge in silver on Friday, with investors optimistic about the technical picture and prospects for a Greek deal soon with private bondholders.

Bullion gained even as the euro and other commodities fell, after banking officials told Reuters the agreement between Greece and its creditors was near, which could prevent the debt-stricken nation from tumbling into a chaotic default.

It was gold’s third straight weekly rise. However, even after a 6-per cent rally year-to-date, analysts said investors remain cautious about the metal after it briefly entered a bear market in December despite rampant speculation about a break-up of the euro.

“The expectation of a Greek debt agreement certainly takes the dark looming cloud off the market,” said David Meger, director of metals trading at futures brokerage Vision Financial Markets.

“Gold and most notably silver are both having technical breakouts, which are indicative of strong physical demand in the market,” Meger said.

Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at $1,662 an ounce in afternoon trading. Its early session low came in tandem with a decline in riskier assets.

US gold futures for February delivery settled up $9.50 at $1,664 an ounce. Trading volume came below its 30-day average for a second straight session, bucking a recent trend of strong turnover.

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