Gold prices dropped following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting.
Strong U.S. economic data, including better-than-expected GDP growth and solid job numbers, suggest rate cuts may be delayed this year.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need to watch the effects of tariffs before making any changes.
Meanwhile, ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China offer a cautiously optimistic outlook for the markets.