Gold steady as US payrolls data takes centre stage

Gold prices remained steady as investors awaited the U.S. payrolls report, which could impact the expected interest rate cut this month. Spot gold held at $2,493.62 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures edged higher. The report is due Friday, with economists predicting a 160,000 increase in non-farm payrolls and a dip in unemployment to 4.2%.