Gold edges higher as traders ease rate hike bets on Warsh speech

Gold edges higher as traders ease rate-hike bets on Warsh speech

Gold has held above the key $4,000-an-ounce support threshold since August, with its status as a safe haven asset providing a floor since a war-driven slump pushed it into bear territory earlier this year.

Gold edges higher as investors assess Fed rate-hike odds

In early Asian trading, gold prices saw a modest uptick as speculation swirled regarding the Federal Reserve's policy stance. Investors are closely watching remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh on the state of the U.S. economy and rising inflation concerns. As import costs climb, expectations for a rate hike this December are building. Furthermore, unrest in the Middle East is contributing to market volatility, influencing investor confidence.

Gold edges higher as traders ease rate hike bets on Warsh speech

Bullion trades around US$4,180 an ounce after falling 0.7% the week before Read more at The Business Times.

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