2026-01-09 17:38:36

Gold futures hit fresh highs near $4,500 per ounce as weaker-than-expected US employment data reignited expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts. The jobs report triggered a shift in Fed rate-cut probabilities, with markets now pricing in more dovish monetary policy ahead. This dynamic mirrors broader market themes: when traditional rate-sensitive assets like gold rally on rate-cut bets, it often signals a risk-on environment that can benefit alternative assets. Traders are closely watching how central bank guidance evolves in response to labor market weakness.

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GasFeeCrier

· 11h ago

Gold is taking off again, is this the time to really win big?

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FallingLeaf

· 01-09 22:07

Gold has risen again. Was it the unemployment data this time? With the rate cut expectations coming together, it's no use.

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SquidTeacher

· 01-09 18:07

Is the Federal Reserve about to loosen monetary policy again? The recent surge in gold is quite strong. Can it still be chased?

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DancingCandles

· 01-09 18:04

Gold is taking off again, this time it's really the weak US employment data that’s driving it, with the central bank’s rate cut expectations hitting the roof... --- Wait, are we about to start hyping it up again? It’s the same every time. --- The $4500 level feels a bit shaky, let’s keep an eye on it and don’t get caught off guard. --- Is the rate cut cycle coming? Then maybe it’s time for the altcoin season to wake up... --- Bad employment data, gold rising—this logic is so obvious I could call it with my eyes closed. --- It’s another rate game; traders really can’t sit still this time. --- Honestly, I find it hard to believe this gold rally; it feels like a good point to sell the rebound. --- Are risk assets about to rise? I’m not too confident about betting on it. --- Will the Fed really cut rates this quickly? I remain skeptical. --- Gold at $4500 is no longer a rare event. Where’s the next target?

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 01-09 17:57

Gold has broken through 4500, the US employment data is poor, and the Fed is about to cut interest rates again. This is great.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-09 17:51

The Federal Reserve is about to loosen monetary policy again, gold has risen to 4500. Is this really different this time... Forget it, better to stock up on some Bitcoin.

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NightAirdropper

· 01-09 17:43

Gold hits a new high again, this time driven down by unemployment data. The Federal Reserve will have to cut interest rates.

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BTCBeliefStation

· 01-09 17:39

Gold has surged to 4500. How much do US Treasury yields need to fall for that to happen?

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