5 July 2024
Gold prices reached a one-month high following the release of U.S. jobs data that indicated a softening labor market. The report showed mixed results, with June’s job growth slightly exceeding expectations but downward revisions for previous months and a rise in unemployment. This data has increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, with a 72% probability. The prospect of lower rates, combined with a weakening dollar and declining Treasury yields, has made gold more attractive to investors. As a result, spot gold rose 0.7% to $2,371.58 per ounce, with some analysts predicting a potential return to all-time highs if the Fed hints at a September rate cut.