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Gold Holds Near Record Highs After Weak U.S. Jobs Data
Gold prices remained close to all-time highs after U.S. employment figures came in below forecasts and oil prices declined. Market participants linked the moves to lower odds of near-term Federal Reserve interest-rate increases.
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Gold traded near record levels after the latest U.S. employment report showed fewer jobs added than economists had projected. Lower oil prices accompanied the data release. Traders reduced bets on Federal Reserve rate increases in the months ahead, citing both the jobs print and the drop in energy costs.
Market participants also noted renewed discussion among administration allies about potential changes to Federal Reserve structure. Observers said any perceived shift in central-bank independence has historically supported gold demand. No specific policy proposals were detailed in the report.
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