Gold prices experienced a downturn on Friday, setting the stage for a weekly loss as solid US job data raised the bar for anticipated rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This shift has rendered the non-yielding precious metal less desirable. Alongside gold, silver and platinum also saw drops. Investors are now keenly awaiting inflation updates for insights into policy adjustments.
Wall Street Week Ahead:Investors to pore over inflation data for signals on rate trajectory
Investors await crucial inflation data next week which may decide the Fed’s interest rate move. The S&P 500 index is nearing its record high while
September 5, 2026