

The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling as recent job creation figures fell short of expectations, impacting the gold market which saw a brief price surge followed by a decline. Despite this, the Federal Reserve's stance on maintaining current interest rates, influenced by ongoing inflation concerns, has provided some support for gold prices. Analysts, including those from Goldman Sachs, remain optimistic about gold's prospects, citing strong demand from central banks and emerging markets as key factors sustaining its value.