Gold eases on firmer dollar ahead of Fed decision

Gold prices declined as the US dollar firmed ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, according to the headline. The transmission mechanism runs through the opportunity-cost channel: a stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies, while a firmer dollar often reflects expectations of higher-for-longer US interest rates that raise the carrying cost of non-yielding assets like gold. Gold is the most directly exposed instrument, given its inverse sensitivity to real yields and its pricing in dollars, while the dollar itself benefits from rate-differential repricing against major peers. Traders will be watching the Fed's policy statement and the press conference tone for signals on the timing and pace of rate cuts, as any hawkish surprise could extend the dollar's advance and pressure bullion further.

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