A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Gold fell further below $4,050 an ounce as a firmer dollar weighed on the metal, with traders focused on upcoming US jobs data. The move extends gold's retreat from recent highs, with the stronger greenback making dollar-denominated bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. The US employment report is the key catalyst, as its outcome could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy and, in turn, the dollar and rate-sensitive assets including gold. Market participants will watch whether the $4,050 level holds as support or gives way to further losses once the labor data lands.