Gold Falls as Investors Await U.S. Data

Group 1 - Nasdaq futures increased as investors took advantage of lower prices in AI stocks [1] - Gold prices decreased by 0.4% to $4,076.40 per troy ounce amid concerns following the U.S. government shutdown [1] - The U.S. dollar index rose by 0.1% to 99.44, indicating a stronger dollar which typically affects gold's attractiveness [2] Group 2 - The absence of official economic data has left the Federal Reserve and market participants uncertain about economic conditions [2] - A potential decline in job numbers could lead to a weaker U.S. dollar and increased expectations for interest rate cuts [2]