
Reuters reports spot gold was little changed near $3,412 an ounce, on track for a monthly gain after a one-month high. A softer dollar and expectations for a September Fed rate cut supported prices.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller backed a cut next month and further reductions over the following months, with traders pricing an 86% chance of a 25bp cut.
Expectations of easier US policy keep the dollar under pressure, a mild support for dollar-denominated commodities, though the link to feed prices is indirect.
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