https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-remain-down-as-u-s-jolts-highlight-ongoing-weakness-in-labor-marketContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-remain-down-as-u-s-jolts-highlight-ongoing-weakness-in-labor-markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-remain-down-as-u-s-jolts-highlight-ongoing-weakness-in-labor-market#u54678Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:41:42 +0000Gold prices remain down following the release of U.S. JOLTS data, which highlighted ongoing weakness in the labor market. While some reports indicate hiring and layoffs both inched lower in July, others describe the market as sturdy with job openings rising slightly to 7.3 million. Simultaneously, U.S. equities fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq dropping 1.1%, the S&P 500 declining 0.7%, and the Dow falling 0.6%. This market pressure stems from rising oil prices and climbing Treasury yields, which have intensified inflation concerns and increased borrowing costs.Why it mattersThe JOLTS report s