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Higher inflation levels may force the Fed to a slower easing path, further supporting the dollar and impacting gold prices
U.S. dollar held near a four-month high as investors continued to gravitate towards assets that are benefiting from Trump's election
The dollar gained 0.08 percent to 105.08 on Monday after marking significant gains following the U.S. Presidential election
Gold prices continued to decline as the U.S. dollar index was set for a slight weekly gain after Trump's election victory
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
Early findings indicate that 73 percent of transactions were for off-plan or under-construction properties
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
