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Robust US payrolls data reinforces rate‑hike expectations, prompting gold to ease while markets await inflation prints

Strong US jobs numbers have bolstered expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, pushing gold lower as investors await upcoming inflation data.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 13 Sept 2026 · 08:57 · 1 min read
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Robust US payrolls data reinforces rate‑hike expectations, prompting gold to ease while markets await inflation prints

Robust US payrolls data has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue raising rates. The outlook has contributed to a decline in gold prices.

The easing of gold comes as markets look ahead to forthcoming inflation releases. Further verified details were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena Kovač
Central Banks Desk

Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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