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 expectations and reducing pressure on real yields that have weighed on the non-yielding metal. The mechanism runs through inflation repricing: a softer energy complex lowers breakeven inflation, which tends to support gold by holding down real rates, while the dollar's direction depends on how traders weigh that against the upcoming policy signal. Gold is the most directly exposed asset here, given its sensitivity to real yields, while the US dollar faces offsetting pressure from changing rate expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. Traders will focus on the Fed's policy statement and the press conference tone, particularly any guidance on the timing of rate cuts, as the key catalyst for both dollar and bullion moves.

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