Gold drops to one-week low as Fed rate cut hopes wane
Tue, Feb 6, 2024 1:37 AM

Gold drops to one-week low as Fed rate cut hopes wane

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Gold prices hit a one-week low as strong U.S. jobs data and Fed Chair Powell's comments reduced hopes for early rate cuts, boosting the dollar and bond yields. Traders are now watching for incoming data and statements from Fed speakers this week for further direction on rate cuts. Silver and palladium also dropped, while platinum rose.

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