Gold futures settled slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by a weak dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy announcement on Wednesday.
Weakness in stock markets following a regulatory crackdown by China on U.S.-listed technology firms also contributed to the precious metal's uptick.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.