Gold prices were little changed on Friday as the investors maintained caution ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could influence the Federal Reserve's rate path. Support is near 76000 with resistance close to the 76750 level.
Gold prices have steadied after the recent rally but the tone remains positive on expectations of the Jobless claims numbers to register an increase in the upcoming release.
The market traded flat, taking a pause after Monday's decline. The Nifty index opened with a positive start but couldn't sustain its gains, moving in a narrow range throughout the session before closing at 25,808, down 0.12%.
Gold prices rise on safe-haven demand due to Middle East tensions and lower U.S. bond yields, although the metal hovers below recent record highs after the Federal Reserve chief conveyed the possibility of smaller rate cuts in the future.
Gold prices have eased but the precious metal is on track for its fourth straight quarterly gain, buoyed by hopes of another large U.S. rate cut and rising Middle East conflict, while investors wait for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Support is near 75200 with resistance close to the 75950 level.
Gold trades with an upward bias and the commodity heads for another weekly gain amid rising geopolitical tensions, and declining interest rates.
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