Aya Gold & Silver price target raised to C$41.50 from C$35 at CIBC

Gold is trading higher, up 0.89% to $4,389.35, extending its firm tone in a market where equities are mildly weaker and the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.26%. The move suggests continued safe-haven demand and/or inflation-hedge buying, with silver also stronger and crude oil modestly positive. The broader dashboard shows mixed risk appetite: technology and consumer discretionary sectors are lower, while industrials and communications are slightly positive. The article is primarily a market snapshot rather than a catalyst-driven gold story, but the price action is notable because gold is near elevated levels and outperforming major U.S. equity benchmarks on the day.