Gold Edges Lower Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Speculation

Gold prices dipped slightly after briefly hitting a one-month high, as markets focused on trade talks ahead of President Trump’s looming August 1 tariff deadline.

The dollar held steady, limiting gold’s appeal, while investors also assessed mixed signals from the Federal Reserve on future rate cuts.

Despite recent softness, gold remains up more than 25% this year amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty.

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