Gold prices continued a multi-day rally, rising sharply in the pre-market session as investor expectations for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut solidified. [6, 14] This sentiment is driven by hopes of easing inflation, which lowers the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Adding to the upward pressure, persistent geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East is bolstering gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. [1] The market is now keenly awaiting the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for further direction. [6, 13]