Why these 3 ASX 200 gold shares are racing higher today

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gold shares are in the spotlight today.

Three of the top ASX 200 gold shares are all racing higher in late afternoon trading.

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price is up 3.7% to $27.69 per share.

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price has gained 2.9% in intraday trading, currently at $11.21 per share.

And the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price leads the golden charge, with Evolution shares up 3.9% to %4.59 per share.

What’s supporting ASX 200 gold shares?

ASX 200 gold shares are broadly enjoying a lift in the gold price.

Analysts are crediting the yellow metal’s rise with a fall in the US dollar and declining US bond yields. Adding to that, growing angst over…