Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens, Inflation Data Awaits
Singapore, 12 Feb 2026 (ONA) --- Gold prices dipped today, as the US dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectations for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues.
Spot gold edged 0.3% lower to $5,065.98 per ounce. It closed yesterday "Wednesday" with a more than 1% gain. US gold futures for April delivery lost 0.2% to $5,087.30 per ounce. Spot silver fell 0.3% to $83.81 per ounce, after a 4% climb yesterday "Wednesday". Spot platinum shed 0.3% to $2,126.52 per ounce, while palladium rose 1.4% to $1,722.67.
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