Gold struggled for traction on Wednesday as traders remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day.
- Spot gold held steady at $1,963.99 per ounce by 0546 GMT, with U.S. gold futures up 0.1% to $1,965.20. - Market strategist Yeap Jun Rong predicts an extended rate pause, but Fed officials may leave room for a potential hike in September or November. - Approximately 35% of traders see a chance for another 25 basis point increase in rates in November, according to CME's Fedwatch tool. - Rising interest rates impact gold's appeal as it increases the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. - However, there is potential for gold to retain its upward trend in the medium term, given the final phase of the Fed's tightening cycle. - The dollar and U.S. Treasury yields near two-week highs continue to weigh on gold, which lacks yield. - Traders are also awaiting policy guidance from the European Central Bank and U.S. GDP data for the second quarter on Thursday. - The U.S. economy is expected to have risen 1.8% during April-June. - Friday's June personal consumption expenditures (PCE) print, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, will also be closely watched.
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