Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

central bank will keep its key interest rate unchanged next month ‌and ⁠through year-end, according to most economists in a Reuters poll.interest rate hike next month eased, with investors awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for fresh clues on the monetary policy path."Additionally, gold appears to be regaining its safe-haven status as ​hawkish rhetoric from Iran helped gold brush off higher yields," ​Sycamore ⁠said.