Spot Gold Reclaims $4,500/oz as U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 225k, Beating Forecasts on Thursday

According to U.S. Labor Department data announced on Thursday, initial jobless claims for the week ending May 30 came in at a seasonally adjusted 225,000, exceeding the consensus forecast of 213,000. In response, spot gold prices climbed above $4,500 per ounce, with the metal trading at $4,500.85 and up 1.49% on the day.

The four-week moving average for new claims reached 214,750 against expectations of 208,000. Continuing jobless claims stood at 1.777 million for the week ending May 23.

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