Gold Price Today, Feb 12: Falls 0.8% After Strong US Jobs Report

On February 12, 2026, the Gold Price dipped sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report weakened expectations for near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors closely monitor gold because it does not pay interest, so its value is especially sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and overall economic conditions. When the jobs data showed significant job growth, this strengthened the U.S. dollar and pushed gold prices lower.