Gold prices are trading below recent highs in today’s Asian session around 2280 levels.
Gold prices dropped during Asian trading on Friday, pulling back from recent record highs in anticipation of the release of Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate data. Last month, the Unemployment Rate unexpectedly increased (3.9% compared to the expected 3.7%), prompting a $34 rise, equivalent to a 1.54% surge, in gold prices.
However, the precious metal could see support from increased demand for safe-haven assets, particularly amidst growing tensions in the Middle East due to escalating rhetoric between Iran and Israel.
Additionally, a strengthening dollar added pressure on gold, as the greenback gained ground following a series of hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials.