| Gold prices began this week on a slightly negative note as prices drifted back towards their lowest levels since mid-August after US payrolls data failed to provide clarity on the timing of a US Federal Reserve rate hike, and as the dollar steadied against other majors.
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 5.1%, the lowest in 7 years but hiring slowed. The unemployment rate fell from 5.3% in July to its lowest point since 2008 and is now at a level Fed officials say is consistent with a healthy economy. But employers added a moderate 173,000 jobs in August, the fewest in five months...............................................Full Article: Source
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