One kilo gold bars are pictured at the plant of gold and silver refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022.
Gold prices were flat on Wednesday, as investors held back from making big bets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting minutes, which could offer clues on further interest rate hikes.
"There is some nervousness in the market ahead of the Fed minutes," said Edward Meir, an analyst with ED&F Man Capital Markets.
Market participants are awaiting the minutes of Fed's Nov. 1-2 policy meeting due at 1900 GMT.
Although gold is seen as a hedge against inflation, rising U.S. interest rates dull non-yielding bullion's appeal.