Gold prices maintained their position above the psychologically significant $4,000 level as traders turned their attention to upcoming employment data amid an uncertain monetary policy landscape.

Precious metals faced headwinds in today's trading session as the U.S. dollar extended its rally for a third consecutive day. Gold futures for December delivery declined $23, or 0.56%, settling at $4,016 per ounce.

Gold and silver posted substantial gains this week, defying the traditional inverse relationship with the U.S. dollar as investors increasingly turn to precious metals amid geopolitical uncertainty and shifting market dynamics.