Gold prices continued to decline on November 2, 2024, edging down by 0.2% to $2,736.28 per ounce. This follows a significant drop of 1.5% on November 1, after reaching a record high of $2,790.15 earlier in the week. The recent fluctuations are influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained 0.4%, and a rebound in 10-year U.S. Treasury yields. The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report indicated an increase of only 12,000 jobs in October, marking the smallest gain since December 2020, which has raised concerns about the labor market and its implications for economic growth. Analysts are now predicting a 100% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the upcoming meeting, which could further impact gold prices. Additionally, opinion polls suggest a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, adding to the uncertainty in the market. High gold prices have also begun to affect physical demand in Asia, as consumers are becoming more cautious. In the broader precious metals market, spot silver fell by 0.7% to $32.42, while platinum gained 0.3% to $990.45, and palladium decreased by 0.4% to $1,101.25. Despite the recent downturn, gold remains a focal point for investors amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. [0fbb9260][61d546e0][f791868c][847f651f][b61baade][c3ecd952][52d6ce1f]