NEW YORK, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) - Gold was trading at around US$4,139 an ounce at the time of publishing on Friday, down nearly 1 percent, as rising US Treasury yields weighed on the precious metal despite weaker-than-expected US employment data.
The precious metal had climbed as high as $4,227 earlier in the session, briefly moving above the $4,200 mark before surrendering its gains as Treasury yields moved higher.
Gold remained under pressure as higher yields reduced the appeal of the non-yielding precious metal.