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The dollar gained 0.08 percent to 105.08 on Monday after marking significant gains following the U.S. Presidential election
This marks the second reduction by the central bank this year, following the initiation of its easing cycle in August
Trump's victory fueled questions about whether the Federal Reserve may proceed to cut rates at a slower and smaller pace
U.S. dollar surged to a near four-month high in reaction to the U.S. election exit polls, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
Despite markets largely expecting the quarter-point cut this week, gold prices may still see a reaction to the decision
Uncertainty surrounding the election and the U.S. central bank's policy decision could support gold prices this week
Gold prices have gained over 4 percent in October amid safe-haven flows spurred by Mideast tensions and U.S. election uncertainty
Gold prices have gained close to 5 percent so far this month and almost 41 percent in the past year
Markets are also bracing for a series of economic indicators in the coming daysÂ
Brent oil futures for December delivery climbed 0.5 percent to $71.50 per barrel
Uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. election kept traders largely biased towards safe havens such as the dollar and gold
Recent gains place the dollar on track for its best month since April 2022
U.S election, along with Middle East tensions, might continue to act as a tailwind for gold prices
SME loans made up 9.5 percent of 232.9 billion in financial facilities for commercial and industrial sectors as of JuneÂ
Analysts expect gold prices to reach over $2,800 this year and $3,000 in 2025
Market awaits the upcoming release of U.S. existing home sales data, which will provide additional insight into the health of the economy
Traders are pricing in an 87.7 percent chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the Federal Reserve in November
In China, investors are gauging the impact of the latest lending rate cut following reductions to other policy rates last month
The initial focus of Project Aperta will be on trade finance for SMEs
This marks the first consecutive rate reduction in 13 years
As tensions in the Middle East escalated, less than three weeks remained to vote for the next U.S. president
The U.S. retail sales and industrial production data for September, as well as weekly jobless claims data, are all due later today
U.S. dollar index and Treasury yields dipped, making bullion more attractive to other currency holders