Partially offsetting the two consecutive sessions of gains, gold prices have edged lower on Tuesday despite a decline in crude oil prices due to the prospects of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as economists dismissed any chances of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in tomorrow's announcement. In addition, traders resorted to book profits from the two consecutive sessions of gains of more than around 5%.
Front Month Comex Gold for August month delivery has inched lower by $4.10 (or 0.09%) to $4,347.50 per troy ounce.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.