Silver prices (XAG/USD) edged higher to approach $61.38 during the late Asian trading session on Friday, marking a 0.55% increase, according to FX Street. This rise comes amid a pause in the recent rally of US Treasury yields, which eased pressure on precious metals.

FX Street reported that the retreat in US Treasury yields has provided some breathing room for silver, traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset. The price movement reflects investors’ shifting sentiment as yields stabilize after a period of upward momentum.

For Japanese investors, this development is particularly relevant as fluctuations in US Treasury yields and precious metals can influence portfolio allocations and currency pairs such as USD/JPY, impacting overall market strategies in FX and commodities.