The US labour market’s rate of expansion continues to decelerate, as predicted, with a rise in the number of people applying for initial unemployment benefits.
The US Labour Department reported on Thursday that weekly jobless claims increased by 13,000 to 242,000, surpassing the previous week’s revised estimate of 229,000 claims. However, the latest labour market data was relatively consistent with economists’ expectations, as they had predicted jobless claims to rise to 239,000 at a faster pace.
Despite the latest numbers, the gold market is not showing much response as investors shift their attention towards the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. Gold prices remain strong, with solid gains. If the US labour market continues to weaken, it could push investors towards gold, resulting in increased demand and a consequent rise in the price of the yellow metal. Therefore, the ongoing waning of the US labour market may have a positive impact on the gold market, leading to a surge in prices.
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