Spot gold dips to $2,625/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 219k
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Spot gold prices have dipped to $2,625 per ounce following a decrease in U.S. weekly jobless claims to 219,000. This economic indicator suggests a strengthening labor market, which can impact gold prices negatively as investors may shift towards riskier assets.
December 26, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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The dip in spot gold prices to $2,625/oz due to falling U.S. jobless claims could negatively impact AAAU, a gold-backed ETF, as investors might move away from gold towards riskier assets.
AAAU is directly tied to gold prices as a gold-backed ETF. The decrease in jobless claims suggests economic strength, which typically leads to a decrease in gold prices as investors seek higher returns in riskier assets. This could result in a short-term negative impact on AAAU's price.
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