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.
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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.
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.
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.