Gold price slips further after strong US jobs report fuels rate hike bets
Gold extended its weekly losses on Friday, falling another 0.80% as the US dollar and bond yields rose on bets that the Fed could raise rates in September.
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Gold extended its weekly losses on Friday, falling another 0.80% as the US dollar and bond yields rose on bets that the Fed could raise rates in September.
Spot gold held at $4,469.26 on Friday after a 2% rally on Thursday. Traders now await US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.
Gold held steady on Friday as markets waited for US employment figures that could shape Federal Reserve rate policy. The precious metal is on track for a modest weekly gain.
Gold prices jumped more than 2% after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for keeping rates unchanged if inflation continues to cool. Lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar added to the rally.
Gold price jumped more than 2% on Thursday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signalled he would support keeping rates unchanged if disinflation continues. Mixed US data and a weaker dollar added to the rally.
Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,434.70 on Thursday as the US dollar and Treasury yields slipped. Markets await Friday's nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the Fed's next rate move.
Gold steadied near $4,387 an ounce after President Trump signalled no prolonged Middle East war, easing inflation concerns. A softer dollar and mixed jobs data also supported the metal.
Gold prices held steady in early Asian trade on Thursday as investors awaited US nonfarm payrolls data that could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy move.
Gold has climbed back above $4,300 after a sharp 2.7% fall, helped by a pullback in Treasury yields, though rising Fed rate-hike bets and a firmer dollar cap the rebound.