Ammon News - Gold and silver prices rose on Friday, recovering from profit-taking during the previous session, while investors braced for U.S. payrolls data for further clues about the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

Spot gold added 0.3% to $2,753.09 per ounce by 1125 GMT. Prices fell by 1.5% on Thursday as some traders took profit after the precious metal hit a record high of $2,790.15.

"Despite Thursday's correction, gold remains in a strong uptrend with several positive factors aligned to drive further gains," said Hugo Pascal, precious metals trader at InProved.

Bullion rose by 4% in October due to investor anxiety about the U.S. Nov. 5 presidential election. Polls indicate a close race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

The market is also awaiting the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, due at 1230 GMT, for clues about the health of the world's largest economy. The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut next week.

Citi said in a note that gold prices were on track to hit $3,000 per ounce over the next six months amid a deterioration in the U.S. labour market and demand from physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bullion rose by 4% in October due to investor anxiety about the U.S. Nov. 5 presidential election. Polls indicate a close race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

The market is also awaiting the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, due at 1230 GMT, for clues about the health of the world's largest economy. The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut next week.

Citi said in a note that gold prices were on track to hit $3,000 per ounce over the next six months amid a deterioration in the U.S. labour market and demand from physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Among other metals, spot silver was up 0.5% at $32.82 per ounce, while platinum gained 0.6% to $993.55 and palladium added 1.4% to $1,121.52.


Reuters