Gold and silver climb as USDX hits six-week low; demand outlook improves

Gold and silver traded higher by midday Tuesday after the U.S. dollar index slid to a six-week low overnight. A firmer risk-on tone also lifted the traditionally safe-haven metals, as traders bet that improved consumer and commercial demand, along with easing inflation pressures, could follow if U.S.-Iran truce talks resume. June gold was last up $63.50 at $4,831.50. May silver gained $3.59 to $79.27. Full article at Kitco: