Gold gained today as market participants digested the latest FOMC minutes while awaiting key U.S. economic data for additional insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. The minutes highlighted officials’ confidence in easing inflation and the resilience of the labor market, though they also revealed a cautious stance on future rate adjustments, favoring a gradual approach to policy changes.

Attention now shifts to upcoming economic indicators, including initial jobless claims, GDP second estimates, and PCE figures, all slated for release later today. These data releases could heighten market volatility and uncertainty around gold’s short-term performance. The metal’s price movements remain highly sensitive to economic data as traders seek greater clarity on the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Looking ahead, gold prices could react to geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and in the Middle in addition to the uncertainty around potential changes in US trade policy.