Gold remains steady as uncertainty surrounding US-China trade offsets robust US jobs data. Gold prices exhibited stability. Trade tensions between the United States and China offset the positive job data emerging from the U.S. China seeks to improve its relations with the United States. There exists the potential for discussions between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Gold prices remained stable on Wednesday, as the ambiguity surrounding U.S.-China trade relations counterbalanced the influence of robust U.S. jobs data that enhanced risk appetite. Spot gold remained unchanged at $3,354.51 an ounce as of 0100 GMT. U.S. gold futures remained stable at $3,378.20. On Tuesday, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed to the U.S. ambassador in Beijing that the United States ought to establish the essential conditions for bilateral relations to return to “the right track.”

Meanwhile, the White House indicated that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may enter discussions later this week to tackle the trade disputes. The U.S. dollar index declined by 0.1%, resulting in a decrease in the cost of bullion priced in dollars for international purchasers. * Economic data indicated that U.S. job openings increased in April; however, layoffs escalated to their highest level in nine months, suggesting a potential softening in labor market conditions.

Investors are currently concentrating their attention on the May employment report scheduled for release on Friday. Federal Reserve officials emphasized their prudent policy approach on Tuesday, highlighting the dangers associated with persistent trade tensions and economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development stated on Tuesday that global economic growth is decelerating more significantly than previously expected a few months back, as the repercussions from the Trump administration’s trade war impose a greater burden on the U.S. economy. In recent trade developments, the U.S. has declared its intention to refrain from doubling steel and aluminum tariffs on Britain.

In other markets, spot silver increased by 0.1% to $34.51 an ounce, while platinum decreased by 0.1% to $1,072.86, and palladium fell by 0.1% to $1,009.55.