Precious metals firm as crude slides, stocks rise on U.S.-Iran talks

Spot gold and silver firmed after Friday's close as Treasury yields ended the week lower and U.S. equities rose, while oil prices fell on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal. The move reflects a modestly supportive backdrop for precious metals from lower rates and softer energy prices. Overall, the article is a brief cross-asset market update with limited near-term price impact.

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Spot gold and silver firmed after Friday's close as Treasury yields ended the week lower and U.S. equities rose, while oil prices fell on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal. The move reflects a modestly supportive backdrop for precious metals from lower rates and softer energy prices. Overall, the article is a brief cross-asset market update with limited near-term price impact.