Gold edges up as oil retreat lends support; Fed decision in focus

Gold prices rose modestly as crude oil pulled back, easing near-term inflation concerns that had weighed on bullion's appeal as a non-yielding asset. The transmission runs through inflation expectations and real yields: lower energy prices reduce breakeven inflation, which tends to support gold by lowering the opportunity cost of holding it against Treasuries. Gold is the most directly exposed asset here, with the dollar also sensitive since a softer oil-driven inflation outlook can shift expectations for the Federal Reserve's policy path and, in turn, the USD's rate differential advantage. Traders will focus on the upcoming Fed rate decision and the accompanying press conference, where any guidance on the timing of rate cuts will determine whether the dollar extends or reverses its recent moves and whether gold's gains hold.

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