The looming release of consumer price index (CPI) data adds another layer of anticipation, potentially impacting both interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve and the broader market sentiment. The Fed’s Cautious Stance and Its Impact Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting displayed an air of caution, revealing divisions among policymakers on the path of interest rates. These factors are contributing to the asset’s allure, despite the SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, reporting a fall in its holdings.