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Gold strengthens ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls

The September NFP release is crucial due to its potential impact on upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions.
A weaker NFP report could raise expectations of an aggressive Fed rate cut, boosting gold as investors seek safe-haven assets.
Despite the potential volatility around the NFP release, the technical outlook for gold remains bullish.

Muhammad Umair, PhD Gold Predictors

The release of nonfarm payrolls (NFP) is highly influential in September due to its potential impact on Federal Reserve policy decisions after a few days. With fears of a weakening labor market and recession looming, a softer NFP report could heighten expectations of a more aggressive rate cut by the Fed, boosting gold as investors seek safe-haven assets.

Jerome Powell’s shift in focus from inflation to labor market support further intensifies the significance of the NFP release. If the report shows weaker-than-expected job growth, it could reinforce recession concerns and lead to a drop in the U.S. dollar, providing additional support to gold prices. Conversely, a strong NFP figure might delay the anticipated rate cuts, pushing gold lower as bond yields and the dollar strengthen. In this context, the August NFP report is being watched with both fear and hope, as it could significantly shape market sentiment and the direction of gold prices.

However, the technical outlook remains strongly bullish as gold is reversing from the significant weekly pivot of $2470 and appears poised for further gains. The price consolidation between $2470 and $2530 has strengthened the bullish outlook and indicates the potential for additional price increases. However, the first few hours following the NFP release are likely to be volatile, and traders should exercise caution when making any trading decisions.

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Muhammad Umair, PhD

Gold Predictors

Muhammad Umair is a financial markets analyst and investor who focuses on the forex and precious metals markets.

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