Gold price trades with modest gains as traders look to US macro data, FOMC minutes

Gold price (Yellow Metal) retreated over $20 intraday and finally settled in the red for the third successive day on Tuesday, albeit lacking follow-through selling. Expectations the Federal Reserve (Fed) will ease its monetary policy this year, along with concerns about fragile economic recovery in China and geopolitical risks, continue to act as a tailwind for the precious metal. Apart from this, subdued US Dollar (USD) price action and the cautious market mood assist the safe-haven commodity to attract some buyers during the Asian session on Wednesday.

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