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Gold Holds at $3,300 as Fed Rate Decision Looms

Safe-haven demand and a weaker dollar sustain gold near record highs, with central bank buying and geopolitical tensions driving continued interest.

FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewellery shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gold prices stabilize around $3,300 per ounce as investors await the Federal Reserve's expected decision to hold interest rates steady.
  • Geopolitical tensions, including Middle East conflicts and trade frictions, bolster gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.
  • Central banks and Chinese investors continue to increase gold purchases, contributing to robust global demand.
  • A weaker U.S. dollar has made gold more attractive to foreign buyers, further supporting its elevated price levels.
  • Silver prices are also rising, though the gold-to-silver ratio above 100 highlights silver's relative undervaluation in the market.