Weaker private payrolls "is contributing to gold's move, because ultimately, weaker employment numbers imply that the economy has been weaker than many had expected ... of a rise of 140,000.

US non-farm payrolls report due on ... week high on Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected U.S. private employment report hinted that the Fed may be less cautious about easing rates this year.

(Reuters) - Gold prices hit a near four-week high on Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected private employment report for December provided reassurance for some in the market the U.S. Federal Reserve ...