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Sep 4, 2026

Gold prices rise as weak US jobs data fuels Federal Reserve rate cut expectations

Gold erased earlier losses and headed for a weekly gain after US labor market data showed signs of cooling, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Markets focused on upcoming payrolls data for further direction on monetary policy.

Sep 4, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Gold prices erased earlier losses on September 4, 2024, after US job openings data bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
  • ▪Elevated interest rates historically weigh on gold because it is a non-yielding asset, despite its role as an inflation hedge.
  • ▪US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.4 percent to US$4,522.60 on September 4, 2026.

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