Gold prices remained stable within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. consumer inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy announcement. Spot gold slightly dipped to $2,314.56 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose to $2,331.10. The market is focused on the Fed’s stance on rate cuts, influenced by persistent inflation and strong job market data. Additionally, recent strong U.S. job reports and China pausing gold purchases led to gold’s biggest daily drop since November 2020. Despite high prices, Asian demand for gold continues to rise.