Gold holds above $4,000 ahead of Fed decision

· Economy · United States

Gold held above $4,000 an ounce as traders prepared for a Federal Reserve decision this week expected to keep interest rates steady. The metal's resilience near record levels reflects continued demand for safe assets amid geopolitical tensions, including the Middle East war, and uncertainty over the AI-driven market rally. Investors are watching the Fed's guidance for signals on the path of rates into year-end.

Why it matters：Gold near records signals persistent demand for havens as geopolitics and AI markets stay volatile.

Key points

  • Gold traded above $4,000 an ounce.
  • The Fed is expected to hold rates steady this week.
  • Geopolitical tensions support safe-asset demand.

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