Macro Finance
Gold Jumps as Weak US Jobs Data Adds Fuel to Bullion’s Rebound
Bloomberg Markets·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Gold jumped more than 3% after an unexpected contraction in the US jobs market, extending a rebound from its slump below $4,000 an ounce. The weak employment data fueled safe-haven demand for the precious metal, reversing recent losses and pushing prices higher as traders reassess economic conditions.
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