On Friday, gold prices experienced a drop, marking a downward trend for the week due to a robust dollar and ongoing forecasts of elevated interest rates. Spot gold fell by 0.2%, while US gold futures saw a slight uptick. Officials from the Fed suggested that interest rate hikes might be necessary to combat inflation, although new unemployment claims remained at near historic lows, highlighting a resilient labor market.
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