Gold eased on Wednesday as a slight recovery in the U.S. dollar outweighed safe-haven demand while markets await U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the the U.

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Gold eased as the dollar strengthened, with investors looking ahead to key US data due on Friday that may offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later this month.

Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday as markets awaited U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cues on the interest rate cut trajectory ahead of the central bank meeting this month.

Gold futures were edging lower in early trade, but remain in a narrow range as traders await key U.S. data later this week for more cues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut decision. Futures fell 0.

Gold prices held steady, with markets waiting for jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to clarify the U.S. rate outlook. Attention is on the upcoming ADP employment report and Powell's speech before the U.