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U.S. producer prices increased strongly in February, leading to the largest annual gain in nearly 2-1/2 years, but considerable slack in the labor market could make it harder for businesses to pass on the higher costs to consumers . . . . Reuters

Spot silver prices (XAG/USD) have seen upside in recent trade, rallying from around the $25.75 area to current levels around the $26.00 level in wake of a softer than expected US Consumer Price Inflation report for the month of February . . . . Joel Frank

Gold was up on Thursday morning in Asia, hitting a one-week peak as investors digested further progress on a massive U.S. stimulus package and U.S. inflation data that fell below expectations . . . . Gina Lee

Indian gold buyers sidelined for most of the past year due to surging costs are now snapping up bullion as a drop in prices unleashes pent up demand . . . . Swansy Afonso and Shruti Srivastava, Bloomberg News

The Russian government could achieve its goal of de-dollarizing the economy by taking one simple step. . . .The Economist

Investors say that the silver bull run is long overdue, as silver typically follows gold’s course. . . . Jeremy Whannell

As the 10-Year Treasury bills reached a one year high over 1.50%, Gold couldn’t stay above the key $1,800 level. . . .Barry Stuppler

According to the China Gold Association, gold consumption rose by more than 80 percent year-on-year during this year's Spring Festival holiday . . . . Gao Ang

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a warning Monday about the dangers that bitcoin poses both to investors and the public.. . . .Jeff Cox

Spot silver prices (XAG/USD) has recently pushed to session highs in the $27.70s, having previously remained. . . .Joel Frank