In early trading on Monday in the US, gold and silver prices were weaker due to a downside correction following last week's solid gains. Rising US Treasury yields to start the trading week were also a bearish daily factor for precious metals markets. It is not surprising to see speculators trying to "buy at low prices" in the context that risk aversion is still high in the general market. December gold was last down $13.30 at $1,928.20 and December silver was down $0.13 at $22,765.