On Monday, the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) settled at $185.11, down $1.38 or -0.74%. Although the report indicated hiring is slowing, it was strong enough to boost the chances of a 25-basis point rate hike by the Federal Reserve in May. Investors are focusing on the inflation outlook and are waiting for the consumer price index data to be released on Wednesday, which could provide clarity on the future interest rate path for the Federal Reserve’s May policy meeting.