Gold prices saw a significant decline, dropping as much as 3.4%, marking the largest fall in two months. This movement was influenced by stronger-than-expected US employment data, which increased market expectations for the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates. The rise in bond yields and the strengthening of the US dollar further pressured gold prices. These developments have implications for the Indian bullion market, where gold remains a key investment and cultural asset. Investors and market participants are closely monitoring global economic indicators and central bank policies that influence gold's performance. Bullion declines as much as 3.4% as bond yields and dollar climb.
Gold prices drop sharply amid rising us job data and Fed rate hike expectations
by Riddra Markets Desk · 6 June 2026
Updated 6 Jun 2026, 1:54 pm

Stronger US jobs data raises Fed rate hike expectations, pressuring gold prices globally including India.