4 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Gold prices are trending upward as weak September jobs data lower expectations for an October rate hike, though a strong dollar limits potential gains.
Gold prices are fluctuating as strong U.S. jobs data fuels speculation regarding potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Gold prices have dropped more than 1% as geopolitical instability in the Middle East fuels expectations for further interest rate hikes.
Gold prices have dropped below the $4,000 threshold for the first time since November, hitting the lowest level of 2026.