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As gold is a nonyielding asset, higher interest rates tend to work against it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“This dynamic has supported Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar, weighing on nonyielding assets such as gold,” the CEO adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Higher interest rates can damp metal demand and weaken the appeal of nonyielding assets, like gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Market expectations have completely reversed thanks to the energy price shock, creating a stiff headwind for nonyielding assets,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

In 1896 and 1897 further attempts were made to record blood pressure by the introduction of a flat rubber bag encased in some nonyielding material, which was placed around the upper arm.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall