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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …

Gold prices fell on Monday, pulling back from record highs as the U.S. dollar surged following President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market Reaction: Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $2,780.56 per ounce Gold futures (April contract) declined 0.8% to $2,810.30 per ounce Spot gold had …

Gold prices remained steady on Friday, hovering near record highs as safe-haven demand surged due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Spot gold was unchanged after touching a record peak of $2,799.60 per ounce. Gold Futures (February) rose 0.1% to $2,793.74 per …

Gold Tests Record Highs as Dollar Weakens Gold prices are stabilizing above $2,790, building on gains after reaching a fresh record high. The precious metal is approaching the $2,800 threshold as recent macroeconomic developments put downward pressure on the US dollar. This upward movement comes as the European Central Bank …

Gold prices surged above the $2,700 mark on Thursday and is trading even above this level, at $2,714 at the timee of writing. This bold price action is certainly fueled by a weaker US Dollar and declining US Treasury yields. This rally comes amidst mixed economic data from the United …

Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday after U.S. inflation data came in slightly weaker than expected, giving investors faint hope that the Federal Reserve would continue on its rate-easing path this year, sending the dollar lower. Spot gold gained 0.3% to $2,671.27 per ounce. US gold futures settled 0.1% higher …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday after two consecutive days of gains, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over a hawkish Federal Reserve and concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s potential trade tariff policies. Spot gold dipped slightly by 0.1% to $2,660.36 an ounce, while February gold futures gained …

Gold prices rallied on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a surge in US debt issuance and the potential impact on interest rates. The market is closely watching a series of large US Treasury bond auctions this week, particularly the 10-year and 30-year bonds. Fears are mounting that the high volume …

Gold prices declined on Monday as rising US Treasury yields dampened investor appetite for the non-yielding asset. This move comes as the Federal Reserve signaled a potential shift towards a slower pace of interest rate cuts, prompting investors to closely monitor upcoming economic data for further clues on the central …