Gold holds gain after Warsh remarks ease Fed rate-hike prospects

Gold maintained its upward momentum following comments from former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, which were interpreted as signaling a potentially less aggressive path for future Fed rate hikes. This eased hawkish expectations primarily impacts the rate differential channel, reducing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold and potentially weakening the U.S. dollar. Assets most exposed are gold, which benefits from lower real rates, and the USD, which could face downward pressure against major currencies if the market reprices a shallower tightening cycle. Traders will closely monitor upcoming Fed communications, particularly the minutes from the latest FOMC meeting, for further clues on the committee's collective stance on monetary policy.

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