Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as investors held back from placing big bets ahead of US non-farm payrolls data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory as markets awaited this year’s final policy-setting meeting.
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Rupee Opens Stronger In Run-Up To Key US Payrolls Data
The rupee strengthened by 2 paise to open at 83.96 against the US dollar, according to Bloomberg data.
The Indian rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday after nearly touching the psychologically key mark of 84 in the previous session. The domestic currency strengthened amid a marginal decline in the dollar index.