As investors brace for the U.S. government's September employment data on Friday, two private-sector reports on Wednesday indicated that the American economy remains weak, although the pace of deterioration is at least slowing.

FORBES: U.S. Jobs Outlook: Weak, Not Dreadful

Reports said Greece private sector and government talks on debt restructuring are now progressing and an agreement could be announced soon.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Weaker On Corrective Pullback; U.S. GDP Data Awaited

Reports said Greece private sector and government talks on debt restructuring have made some progress but still have not come to a complete resolution.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Firmer, At Bullish Monthly High Close