Gold hit a more than four-month high on Monday, as increased bets for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted bullion’s allure, while silver rose above $40 per ounce for the first time in more than a decade. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to $3,486.86 per ounce by 8:41 a.m. Saudi time, hitting its highest point since April 23. US gold futures for December delivery gained 1.1 percent to $3,554.60.

Gold hit a more than four-month high on Monday, as increased bets for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted bullion’s allure, while silver rose above $40 per…

The rally in precious metals has been underpinned by expectations that the Fed will reduce interest rates this month.