Gold extends fall to sixth day ahead of Fed, US inflation data
Fed's September meeting minutes due at 1800 GMT
Gold hit its lowest since Sept. 20 in the last session
Analyst sees range-bound trading with limited downside rallies
Updates prices as of 1145 GMT
By Rahul Paswan
Oct 9 (Reuters) -Gold extended losses for a sixth straight session on Wednesday to hover near the two-week lows hit the day before on lowered expectations of deeper rate cuts, as traders turned their focus to the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and inflation data.
Spot gold XAU= fell about 0.2% to $2,617.79 per ounce by 1145 GMT, having touched its lowest level since Sept. 20 on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures GCcv1 for December delivery was steady at $2,636.20.
"The precious metals sector seems somewhat disappointed after yesterday's meeting by China's National Development and Reform Commission, which reignited concerns about growth and demand from China in Q4. Also, gold is confronting the possibility of less aggressive rate cuts," Zain Vawda, market analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA, said.
Non-yielding bullion is considered a safe investment and thrives in a low interest rate environment.
China is the world's largest consumer of gold, although record high prices and worries about economy have dampened consumer sentiment. A rebound in gold prices to a record peak also dashed the Indian bullion industry's expectations of a lucrative festival season. GOL/AS
Even after the losses, gold prices are set for an over 25% rise this year after prices hit a record peak of $2,685.42 on Sept. 26.
"The market is currently awaiting the upcoming inflation data for U.S. Since last week's payroll data, the market is discussing if we are in soft landing or no landing scenario," UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said.
The minutes from Fed's September policy meeting are due at 1800 GMT, while the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data is due on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
"A significant rise in inflation could alter the scenario. However, considering the geopolitical situation and market uncertainties, we might continue to see range-bound trading with limited downside rallies," said Vawda.
In other metals, spot silver XAG= steadied at $30.69 per ounce. Platinum XPT= held steady at $949.70 and palladium XPD= fell 1% to $1,011.51.
Spot gold price in USD per oz https://reut.rs/4eAVQZA
Reporting by Rahul Paswan and Swati Verma in Bengaluru; editing by Barbara Lewis and Louise Heavens
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