Gold holds near seven-week highs as Hormuz doubts revive risk premium

What this means for your job search: Rising gold and oil prices due to geopolitical concerns signal increased market caution, which can lead to a more conservative tech hiring environment. Prepare for potentially fewer new roles or extended hiring timelines as companies navigate this uncertainty. Gold (XAU/USD) extends Wednesday's 4% spike on Thursday, trading around $4,260 and holding near a seven-week high as a softer US Dollar (USD) and retreating Treasury yields reinforce the metal's recovery. What distinguishes Thursday's session is that Gold is climbing alongside Crude Oil rather than