Gold Price Hovers at Record Peaks: Eyes Set on Fed's Powell for Rate Cut Hints

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, lingering near the record highs set in the previous session, with investors eagerly awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming testimony for indications of a possible interest rate cut in June. Spot gold rose by 0.3% to $2,132.80 per ounce by midday, just shy of its historic peak of $2,141.59 reached the day before. Similarly, U.S. gold futures remained stable at $2,141.60. The precious metal’s climb to new heights isn’t just in dollars; it has also reached record levels in other major currencies, reflecting its global appeal as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty.