#GoldDemand Gold fell below $4,100 per ounce on Friday after earlier gains, but is still set for a weekly rise of about 3%. Markets are unsettled due to a backlog of US economic data following the longest government shutdown in history. Key reports, including October CPI and jobs data, may be delayed or missed, reducing expectations for a Fed rate cut this year. Despite this, gold is supported by central bank buying and steady demand from investors seeking a safe haven.