Gold steady ahead of US payrolls data after Thursday’s 2% jump
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.
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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.
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 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 prices dropped to a two-week low on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasury yields and a strengthening dollar. Market attention now turns to upcoming US jobs data for signals on interest rates.
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Spot gold fell 0.7% to $44,423.84 per ounce, hitting its lowest in nearly two weeks after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that interest rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation.
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