Gold prices edge lower ahead of Federal Reserve interest-rate decision
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July 29, 2026
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Gold prices fell to $4,020 per ounce amid uncertainty over the Fed's upcoming interest-rate decision. Market expectations suggest a one-in-three chance of a quarter-point rate hike. Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions continue to influence market volatility.
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