Gold Slides as Traders Await Fed Rate Outlook and US Inflation Data

Gold fell 17.27 points to $4,143.93 an ounce, a 0.42% decline, as market participants weigh the Federal Reserve’s future rate path and await the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Silver slipped 0.78 points to $58.75, down 1.31%. Crude oil remained in the green: WTI rose 0.37 points to $94.51 (+0.39%) while Brent climbed 0.52 points to $106.21 (+0.49%). Copper edged up 0.0080 to $6.7380 (+0.12%), whereas aluminium fell 1.65 points to $3,034.60 (‑0.05%). Natural gas increased 0.035 to $3.315, up 1.07%. The mixed commodity performance reflects uncertainty ahead of key U.S. economic data and expectations for Fed policy decisions.