Coeur Mining IncCoeur Mining surged 13% as Treasury buyback plan lowered yields, reducing opportunity cost of holding metals.
Hecla Mining and Coeur Mining each surged 13% after the Treasury Department said it would at least double buybacks of long-dated government debt, pushing yields lower and lifting precious metals. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 5 basis points to 4.7%, while the 30-year yield declined 8 basis points to 5.2% after hitting its highest level since 2007 earlier this week. Lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding metals that pay no income, and miners like Hecla and Coeur carry heavy operating leverage to metal prices. Despite the rally, Hecla Mining stock was down 6% year to date through Tuesday's close, and Coeur Mining shares were up just 4%, so the move looks like a catch-up rather than a confirmed uptrend. First Majestic Silver leads silver peers with an 11% year-to-date gain, while Endeavour Silver has managed just 3%, both lagging the underlying metal.
Coeur Mining IncCoeur Mining surged 13% as Treasury buyback plan lowered yields, reducing opportunity cost of holding metals.
Hecla Mining CompanyHecla Mining surged 13% as Treasury buyback plan lowered yields, reducing opportunity cost of holding metals.
First Majestic Silver CorpTreasury buyback plan lowers yields, benefiting precious metals and miners like First Majestic Silver.
Endeavour Silver Corp.Treasury buyback plan lowers yields, benefiting precious metals and miners like Endeavour Silver.