The central bank is due to announce its decision at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) after its final two-day policy meeting of the year. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to hold a press conference half an hour later.
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Gold Edges Lower as Dollar Steadies, Equities Up
Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,243.91 per ounce, as of 0415 GMT, while U.S. gold futures were 0.1 percent lower at $1,249.3 per ounce.
Spot Gold May Rise into a Range of $1258-$1266 per Ounce
Spot gold may rise into a trading zone of $1258—$1266 level per ounce, as it has broken a resistance at $1245, Technical Analyst Neal Bhai.
Global stocks extended their slump on worries over slowing growth and fears that a fresh flare-up in tensions between U.S. and China could quash chances of a trade deal.
Slowing Demand and a Supply Glut to Drain Oil’s Gains in 2019: Reuters Poll
A survey of 38 economists and analysts forecast Brent crude LCOc1 to average $74.50 a barrel in 2019, lower than the $76.88 outlook last month. The poll predicted Brent would average $73.20 in 2018, mostly in line with the $73 average for the global benchmark so far this year.
Dollar Pressured as Fed Officials Caution about Global Growth, Yen Firms
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The U.S. currency has enjoyed a strong run this year thanks to the Fed’s steady policy tightening on the back of a robust economy and rising wage pressures. A fourth rate hike for this year is expected next month and policy makers had indicated two more by June 2019.
Gold Slides Alongside Equities as Dollar Climbs – Gold Silver Reports
Gold fell alongside equity markets on Monday partly in response to gains in the dollar which is benefiting from a run of strong U.S. economic data reinforcing expectations of further interest rate rises.
Euro Slides After Italian Lawmaker Talks Up National Currency – Neal Bhai Reports
The euro fell to a six-week low on Tuesday after a senior lawmaker in one of Italy’s ruling parties said most of the country’s problems would be resolved if it readopted a national currency, triggering a broad market sell-off.
Nikkei Hits 27 Year High on Strong Dollar, Wall Street Gains
Japan’s Nikkei hit a 27-year high on Friday, taking heart from a boost for the dollar after the Federal Reserve chairman said he did not expect a near-term recession, and strong gains on Wall Street overnight.