Gold continues to fall Gold (XAU) declined by over 2.4% yesterday, settling near the $2,600 support level. Experts believe this correction could lead to a further decrease. 👉 Possible effects for traders Traders expect the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to soften its stance on interest rates, given that Donald Trump's policies may drive economic growth and inflation. The decline in gold prices paused around $2,600 as investors worry that the new President's protectionist policies could impact the global economy, increasing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. However, growth prospects for gold remain limited due to the continued strengthening of the U.S. dollar (USD). Traders are also cautious ahead of the upcoming U.S. Consumer Inflation report and remarks from key Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar hit new highs after Trump's election victory, prompting significant gold sales on Monday. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari noted that the Fed would need more evidence of inflation reaching its 2% target before considering further rate cuts. Traders are waiting for statements from FOMC members, including Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who may offer insights on the future direction of interest rates. According to the CME Group FedWatch Tool, there is a 65% chance of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut at the next Fed meeting. In the short term, XAUUSD may continue its decline, potentially breaking below the $2,600 support level and reaching $2,575. Investors are currently closing their positions in gold in favour of riskier assets.