Gold Nears $4,400 as Fed Rate Outlook and Oil Risks Diverge

Gold Nears $4,400 as Fed Rate Outlook and Oil Risks Diverge Gold climbed toward $4,400 as softer U.S. data eased near-term tightening concerns, while Hormuz tensions kept oil-driven inflation risks elevated. Wednesday’s Fed minutes could reshape rate expectations and Treasury yields. Traders should watch $4,400 and the dollar for the next directional signal.