The metal was trading at $4,076 an ounce, marking a 1.5% decline during the session. While prices managed a slight recovery from their intraday lows, the market remains under significant selling pressure. This latest data point represents the lowest level for jobless claims since late July, complicating the outlook for bullion investors who typically favor the asset during periods of economic cooling.

Analysts note that the Labor Department's revision of the previous week’s claims to 200,000 further highlights the labor market's steady footing. With the U.S. workforce showing unexpected stability, gold is struggling to maintain its position below the $4,100 threshold, leaving traders to brace for potential additional downward momentum in the near term.