Gold (XAU/USD) retreats on Monday as traders brace for the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting, where the central bank is expected to deliver its third consecutive rate cut, ahead of 2026. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,195, down 0.27%, after hitting a daily high of $4,219,. The rise of US Treasury yields is capping bullion’s advance, with sellers driving spot prices below $4,200. A Fed cut on Wednesday could pump Gold prices up, with the non-yielding metal tending to fare well in low-interest-rate environments, meaning that further upside is seen in the near term. The outcome of the meeting could set the ... (full story)