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Gold advanced as traders reacted to a weaker U.S. dollar following a disappointing Retail Sales reading. Silver continued to test major resistance, while platinum rebounded toward the $1750 area as dip buyers returned.

Silver has fallen during two major Strait of Hormuz disruptions this year, challenging the assumption that geopolitical shocks automatically lift precious metals. The pattern suggests investors are focusing less on fear itself and more on whether haven money flows into metals or the US dollar.

Gold moved higher as traders reacted to falling Treasury yields, a weaker U.S. dollar and softer Producer Prices data. Silver struggled as the gold/silver ratio pushed above 70.00, while platinum tested $1650 after breaking above nearby resistance.