In active trading, gold futures closed higher today at 1183.80 as of 3:15 EST, up approximately $10.50, a net change of almost 9/10 of a percent.

The release of December jobs data today revealed that the US labor market is robust and continues to display strength. The December jobs report indicated very respectable gains, with US payrolls adding 156,000 jobs to their balance sheets.

A penny for a spool of thread, a penny for the needle.
That’s the way the money goes, Pop goes the weasel.

English Nursery Rhyme