9 August 2024
Gold prices are set for a weekly decline as recession fears in the U.S. have eased following positive jobs data, which bolstered risk appetite and strengthened the dollar. This led to a sell-off in gold, a typical safe-haven asset, as investors shifted towards riskier investments. Although gold prices fell as much as 3% earlier in the week, they slightly recovered, with spot gold down 0.1% to $2,425.34 per ounce. The anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, due to cooling inflation and labor market data, continues to influence market dynamics. Other precious metals, such as silver and platinum, also experienced declines, while palladium saw a slight gain.