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18 Jun 2026, 12:44 UTC · 1h ago

Spot gold at $4,250/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims dip to 226k

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U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending June 13 were 226,000, aligning closely with economists' forecasts of 225,000. — Steady labor data reduces the immediate likelihood of aggressive rate cuts, which typically pressures non-yielding assets like gold.
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Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.810 million, exceeding the expected 1.800 million. — A slight increase in continuing claims suggests some underlying labor market softening, which can support gold prices.
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Spot gold prices traded around $4,250 per ounce, recording a slight daily loss of 0.17%. — This is a current price observation rather than a catalyst for a new trend.
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