Gold Pulls Back Above $4,300 as Stronger US Dollar Offsets Weak Job Data
Gold slipped from its highest point since mid-June as a stronger US dollar and Middle East geopolitical tensions countered the impact of weak US employment figures.
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US Dollar Softens as July Payrolls Miss Federal Reserve Expectations
The US dollar fell following a weaker-than-expected July payrolls report, leading investors to reduce expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate increases ahead of key inflation figures.
NY Fed survey shows short-term US inflation expectations eased in July
American households lowered their one-year inflation expectations to 3.6% in July, while medium- and longer-term forecasts remained unchanged, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Weakening US jobs data shifts focus back to Fed mandate
A surprise drop in US nonfarm payrolls and lower participation rates have highlighted fresh economic weakness, prompting analysts to re-evaluate the Federal Reserve policy outlook.
Euro Rises Near Seven-Week High as Soft US Jobs Data Weighs on Dollar
EUR/USD traded near seven-week highs around 1.1562 on Friday as a soft US payrolls report weakened the dollar ahead of key inflation data next week.
Gold Surges Past $4,300 as Weak US Jobs Data Weighs on Dollar
Gold prices climbed above $4,300 per troy ounce following a contraction in US jobs and a decline in the dollar, with attention turning to upcoming CPI data.
Gold surges past $4,300 as weak US payrolls dampen rate hike bets
Gold rose over 2.3% on Friday to trade at $4,340 after US employment figures showed a contraction of 23,000 jobs in July, dampening expectations of Fed interest rate hikes.
Weak US payrolls weigh on dollar as Fed rate hike hopes recede
A surprising contraction in July US non-farm payrolls has weakened the dollar and lowered expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike.