"Gold and silver have outperformed equities," and we have to be happy with their performance thus far outside of the U.S. dollar, claims Philip Newman, managing director and founding partner for precious metals consultancy Metals Focus. Philip contends that October's inflation numbers cause the Fed to reconsider its aggressive strategy, sparking greater interest in the precious metals market. He says, "the market thinks the Fed will perhaps take a slower pace of rate increases, will we start to see some [investors] move back in? I think it is possible." Philip also asserts that the precious metals sector doesn't offer a viable safe haven for investors, despite a recent rally in the space. He says, "Gold and silver may struggle to hold onto some of these gains." Philip concludes, "It's difficult to read too much into one reading... [Yields moving higher] will be the ultimate headwind for gold and silver."