Wednesday, 10 June 2026
marketsGold prices saw their largest drop in over two months as strong US jobs data increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. The precious metal fell 3.4% amid rising bond yields and a stronger dollar. Market participants are now anticipating a potential rate hike by December.
marketsGold prices fell sharply as strong US jobs data fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. The precious metal dropped 3.4%, with bond yields and the dollar rising. Traders now anticipate a rate hike by December, impacting gold's performance.
Wall Street saw significant declines on Friday as semiconductor stocks plummeted and strong employment data stoked fears of a hawkish Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.1%, marking its largest one-day drop since October 10. Investors are now focusing on potential interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.



















