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09 Jul 2026, 12:40 UTC · 2h ago

Spot gold trades above $4,100/oz as U.S. weekly jobless claims hold at 215k

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Spot gold prices rose above $4,100 per ounce, reaching a session high of $4,120.16. — A break above a psychological threshold like $4,100 indicates strong bullish momentum and increased risk appetite for safe-haven assets.
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U.S. weekly initial unemployment claims came in at 215,000, lower than the forecasted 218,000. — Better-than-expected labor data typically suggests economic resilience, which can put downward pressure on gold by reducing the urgency for Fed rate cuts.
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The four-week moving average for new claims was 218,750, missing the expectation of 220,000. — A lower moving average confirms a trend of labor market strength, reinforcing a potentially more hawkish monetary policy outlook.
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