Gold prices traded flat on Wednesday as investors looked forward to a critical U.S. inflation print that could offer clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate-cut trajectory.
Spot gold held its ground at $2,359.99 per ounce, as of 0704 GMT, trading in a narrow $6 range, after gaining 1% on Tuesday.
According to a Reuters poll, the data is expected to show that core inflation in April rose 0.3% month-over-month, down from 0.4% the prior month.
Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.
However, data on Tuesday showed that U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April.
Persons:
Kyle Rodda, Bullion, Jerome Powell
Organizations:
Fort, BHP Group
Locations:
Fort Knox Alaska, Kinross, Tetlin , Alaska, ., U.S, American