Gold prices were stable as investors eagerly awaited today’s key economic data, which could shape investor sentiment in the upcoming trading sessions.
Nonfarm payroll data is expected to provide crucial insight into labor market conditions, especially after the private sector posted its smallest job gain in seven months.
Robust data could reinforce the Fed’s hawkish stance, while weak data might raise expectations of a looser monetary policy, favoring non-yielding assets like gold.
Yet, any immediate reaction to the data may be short-lived, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak just hours after the release.
On the geopolitical front, gold’s outlook remains bullish as demand for the asset remains strong, driven by ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade policies. US President Donald Trump announced another delay on Mexican and Canadian tariffs, following a similar move on auto tariffs earlier in the week. Canada has responded by postponing retaliatory measures, signaling a potential easing of trade tensions. However, investors could remain cautious as new developments could influence market sentiment and fuel volatility.
