Gold Prices Strengthen Above $5,000 as US Jobs and Inflation Take Center Stage
Gold prices have surged back above the $5,000 per ounce threshold in early February 2026, reflecting strong safe-haven demand and shifting expectations around US monetary policy. Spot gold recently traded near $5,012.53, while futures touched $5,033.70 as investors positioned ahead of critical jobs and inflation data.This move highlights a broader macro theme: weakening dollar momentum,…