Gold Rebounds on U.S. Economic Uncertainty and Softening Job Market

Gold prices are up as mixed economic signals emerged from the U.S., prompting optimism about a potential “soft landing” for the economy amid ongoing Federal Reserve efforts to combat inflation. The metal saw a 1% rise on Monday, recovering after two consecutive weeks of losses—the first since February. This rebound reflects investor reactions to a recent U.S. jobs report, which suggested a slowing economy and alleviated fears of a recession coupled with high inflation. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee indicated that such data trends could support a case for easing monetary policy this year. Despite these challenges, gold has surged approximately 12% this year, bolstered by central bank purchases, demand from Asian markets, and safe-haven buying due to geopolitical tensions.