Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Gold Prices Stall at the 4,300 Mark—Will Employment Data Add Fuel to the Fire or Pull the Rug Out?

While global investors remain immersed in the euphoria of U.S. equities repeatedly hitting new highs, a subtle signal has quietly emerged—spot gold prices briefly touched the key psychological level of USD 4,300 per ounce during Wednesday’s (August 5) trading session, marking the first time since June 18. However, gold prices retreated slightly to around USD 4,240 on Thursday (August 6). On Friday (August 7), during Asian trading hours, spot gold fluctuated with a marginal increase and is currently trading near USD 4,260 per ounce. Market participants are closely watching the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for July, scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time this Friday (August 7).

FX678 FinanceAug 7 10:28

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Barron'sAug 7 02:09

The S&P has hit a new high—how can the Nasdaq keep up? The answer may lie in short-covering.

The S&P 500 has been hitting new highs amid short-covering pressure, while an even more intense short squeeze in the Nasdaq is poised to unfold. The massive volume of latent short positions within it, once triggered to stop out, combined with FOMO-driven buying from sidelined capital, will inevitably fuel a powerful rally toward the top. Yet beneath this euphoria, undercurrents are swirling—lingering inflation concerns remain unresolved, and investors should beware that this surge could turn into an alluring 'bull trap.'

wallstreetcnAug 6 19:30

CME Group to Expand Retail Access to Four Leading Benchmarks With E-nano Equity Index Futures Launch on August 24

PR NewswireAug 3 20:30

Why Fresh Volatility Means a 'Valuation Opportunity' Is Opening up in U.S. Stocks

MarketWatchJul 31 18:49

Nearly Half of Small-cap and Midcap Stocks Are Losing Money

MarketWatchJul 30 19:45