US dollar up on strong jobs data, gold consolidates.

On Thursday, the number of initial jobless claims unexpectedly decreased, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve would remain inactive for several months. The US dollar index continued its strong intraday trend and ultimately closed up 0.3% at 99.35; The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield ultimately closed at 4.1780%, while the 2-year Treasury yield sensitive to the Federal Reserve policy rate closed at 3.5750%. Spot gold prices fell from Wednesday's record high and closed at $4615.73 per ounce on Thursday, a decrease of about 0.2%. Strong employment data in the United States boosted the US dollar exchange rate, and President Trump's tone on the Iran issue softened, further weakening the safe haven demand for gold. Due to Trump's potential avoidance of striking Iran, the continuous rise in international oil prices has been interrupted. WTI crude oil ultimately closed down 3.08% at $59.16 per barrel; Brent crude oil ultimately closed down 2.48% at $63.76 per barrel.