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Jobless Claims Edge Up but Remain Low; Gold Prices Rebound Slightly After Drop

  • Jobless claims rose slightly to 204K last week, better than expected

  • Gold prices ignoring data and seeing modest bounce after drops

  • Data doesn't help gold as it supports Fed's aggressive policies

  • Fed wants cooling in labor market as a sign of controlled inflation

  • Four-week moving average of claims fell to 211K, continuing claims rose to 1.67M

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The gold market is experiencing technical selling pressure and a decline in response to better-than-expected US labor market data.
The gold market declined as US factory goods orders showed a larger decrease than expected, indicating possible economic weakness.
Gold and silver prices are slightly up in quieter early U.S. trading, with traders and investors anticipating a more active market next week following the Labor Day weekend holiday.
Gold reaches its highest point in nearly a month due to weak U.S. economic readings, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may halt its interest rate hikes.
Gold prices remained stable near session lows as the latest data on the U.S. manufacturing sector showed improvement but still indicated contraction for the tenth consecutive month.
Gold price remains below the resistance level of $1,950.00 as investors await the US Services PMI data, while cooling labor market conditions increase the likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged for the rest of the year.
Silver and gold prices have slightly declined, with silver down 4% and gold down 0.5%, leading to speculation about the potential for traders to switch back to silver from gold.
Gold prices decline slightly as the dollar remains strong, with investors awaiting further signals on the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy after an expected interest rate pause this month.
Gold prices slipped to a one-week low due to rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar, as investors sought a hedge against global economic growth concerns.
Gold and silver prices are lower due to technical selling and a lack of fresh fundamental news, while rising crude oil prices have potential economic and marketplace effects.
The gold market is experiencing selling pressure due to better-than-expected jobless claims data, easing fears of an economic slowdown and potentially leading to a longer maintenance of elevated interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
Gold prices in Pakistan continued to decline for the fourth consecutive day, in line with international rates, as the domestic price of 24 karat gold fell by Rs5,800 per tola and Rs4,972 per 10 grammes to settle at Rs216,500 and Rs185,614 respectively, while the price of silver 24 karat dropped by Rs50 per tola and Rs42.87 per 10 grammes to settle at Rs2,650 and Rs2,271.94 respectively; meanwhile, the rupee gained Rs2.03 against the US dollar in the interbank trading, closing at Rs304.94.
Gold prices fell around 1% after Labor Day, with retail investors expecting further declines next week, while market analysts remain bearish, citing the strength of the U.S. dollar as a key factor influencing gold's performance.
Gold prices are trading near session lows despite higher-than-expected inflation, prompting markets to price in further rate hikes.
Gold prices are trading at session lows due to tighter labor market conditions and significant selling pressure, as weekly jobless claims fell by 20,000 to 201,000, surprising economists who were expecting an increase.
Gold and silver prices are down due to bearish outside market influences, including rising U.S. Treasury yields, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and lower crude oil prices, while the metals market bulls are also facing resistance from the Federal Reserve; however, safe-haven buying may increase if worrisome elements escalate.
Despite a decline in consumer optimism in September, the gold market is seeing little demand as a safe-haven asset, with prices trading near session lows as the US dollar and bond yields remain elevated.
The gold market remains near a six-month low as it tests support above $1,900 an ounce, but is not experiencing major selling pressure despite strong US manufacturing data, with December gold futures currently trading at $1,909.60 an ounce.
Gold and silver prices are significantly lower due to a strong U.S. dollar index and a high U.S. Treasury note yield, with the metals market remaining bearish amid concerns of potential stagflation and higher interest rates.
The strength of the US dollar and rising bond yields are causing gold prices to fall to their lowest level since March, with some analysts predicting that the bearish momentum could push prices down further to their 2023 lows at $1,810 in the spot market.
Gold prices stabilize near a six-month low as the dollar remains strong and investors await U.S. economic data for insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.
Gold prices trade near session lows as US GDP data shows the economy grew in line with expectations but consumer spending fell more than anticipated.
Gold prices experienced a significant decline this week due to seasonal factors and options contracts expiring, but analysts expect a rebound in the near term as retail investors remain divided and market dynamics shift with the start of the fourth quarter.
Gold futures experienced their second largest monthly decline of the year in September, losing $99.80 or 5.08%, which can be attributed to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and their delayed reaction to rising inflation.
Gold prices decline as US manufacturing sector shows improvement but still contracts for the eleventh consecutive month, with the employment index rising and the prices index falling.
Gold prices have reached their lowest settlement since March, moving away from record-high levels and heading towards a "death cross," due to surging Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.
Gold and silver prices have remained stagnant for over three years despite high inflation and geopolitical turmoil, leading investors to consider the alternatives, such as holding cash, given the decline in the dollar's purchasing power and the potential for a looming recession and economic reckoning, making other conventional assets like bonds, equities, and real estate appear overvalued.
Gold prices decline as the U.S. Congress reaches a short-term deal to avert a government shutdown, leading traders to regain risk appetite and pushing gold to its lowest level since March.
Gold prices hover around session lows as the U.S. service sector experiences a moderate pullback in September, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Precious metals prices have been declining recently due to the higher interest rate projections by the Federal Reserve, but the weakness in gold prices may also be influenced by China's internal market dynamics and its impact on global gold prices.
Gold prices are holding near their lowest levels since March due to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, but ING remains optimistic that prices can rally above $2,000 an ounce next year and higher through 2025.
Gold prices are slightly lower after the US employment report for September shows stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls gains, indicating that the Federal Reserve will likely maintain its hawkish stance on monetary policy.
Pakistan's gold market is experiencing a lack of activity and declining sales due to a government crackdown on smuggling and tax evasion, as well as administrative measures in the currency market that caused the appreciation of the rupee. Gold traders are complaining about the lack of cash in the market and customers are postponing buying due to expectations of further decline in gold prices. Official gold rates have not been released since September 13, leaving consumers feeling confused.
Gold prices have experienced a nine-day losing streak, but some analysts believe the market may be nearing a bottom, with the precious metal showing modest gains at the end of the week.
The gold market holds solid gains despite potential challenges from persistently elevated inflation and the possibility of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Gold and silver prices are weaker in early trading as a result of downside corrections and rising U.S. Treasury yields, while risk aversion and uncertainty in the Middle East and China's economic situation also contribute to the market's bearish sentiment.
The number of jobless claims in the US has dropped to its lowest level since late March, indicating strong momentum in the labor market; however, gold prices remain steady due to factors such as geopolitical uncertainty and rising inflation expectations.
Gold has a strong chance of outperforming the stock market due to economic concerns, interest rate changes, and stock market overvaluation.
Gold prices have reached $2,000 per ounce due to the safe-haven trade prompted by the Israel-Hamas war, but economic uncertainty, including inflation concerns and fears of a credit event and recession, suggests that the Federal Reserve will maintain a hawkish monetary policy stance.