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11.03.202614:29:07UTC+00Gold Pares Losses

Gold prices held steady near $5,190 per ounce on Wednesday as markets weighed persistent geopolitical risks against evolving expectations for monetary policy. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to provide a structural floor for the precious metal, but bullion is facing headwinds from a strengthening US dollar and rising Treasury yields.

Investors are closely watching the latest inflation data, which show headline inflation holding at 2.4% but also point to the risk of mounting price pressures driven by potential energy supply disruptions. The prospect of a record release of strategic oil reserves by the International Energy Agency has added to market volatility, temporarily easing inflation concerns while complicating the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

The Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged next week, with markets currently pricing in just one 25-basis-point cut for the year. Even with the recent consolidation, gold remains more than 20% higher year-to-date, having notched a series of record highs.

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