Australian gold stocks surge as bullion shines
BUZZ-Australian gold stocks surge as bullion shines ** Australian gold miners .AXGD rise as much as 1.3% in early trade, adding to the broader benchmark's .AXJO 0.2% gain
** Sub-index hits highest level since September 14
** Gold prices edged higher as US Treasury yields eased, although expectations of higher interest rates limited gains GOL/
** Sector leaders Northern Star Resources NST.AX and Evolution Mining EVN.AX advance as much as 2.1% and 1.3%, respectively
** YTD, AXGD down 0.6%, including the day's moves, slightly outperforming AXJO's 0.2% rise
(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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