Gold reclaims $4,060 as Oil retreats ahead of crucial Fed decision

Gold has recovered to the $4,060 level while crude oil has pulled back, with the move occurring ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy decision. The gold rebound is consistent with a softening in the US dollar and a reassessment of real yields, since bullion, which pays no income, tends to advance when expectations for policy rates ease or hold steady ahead of a key announcement. The oil retreat points to a shift in inflation expectations, as lower energy prices reduce near-term headline inflation pressure and can reinforce the view that the Fed has room to avoid further tightening. The US dollar and gold remain the most directly exposed assets, with bullion sensitive to any shift in real yields and the dollar responding to the tone of the policy statement. Traders will focus on the Fed's accompanying projections and press conference guidance for signals on the rate path, as any hawkish surprise could quickly reverse the gold gains.

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