Gold prices climb as investors focus on US economic data
Fed to cut rates twice this year, economists say
Near-term outlook for gold remains constructive - analyst
Spot gold may bounce to $2,432 - technicals
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By Ashitha Shivaprasad
July 23 (Reuters) -Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday, with investors awaiting U.S. economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's rate-cut timeline.
Spot gold XAU= was up 0.3% at $2,416.62 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. U.S. gold futures GCcv1 gained 0.4% to $2,417.10.
Investors expect key U.S. data releases this week, including the second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) reading on Thursday and the June personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index number on Friday, to offer more cues about the rate-cut timeline.
"If either the GDP or core PCE figures produce an upside beat, this could provide a stumbling block for gold in the short term on dollar strength," said Tim Waterer, KCM Trade's chief market analyst.
But "the near-term outlook for gold remains constructive from a fundamental point of view, given that the Fed appears to be on the doorstep of a rate cut."
The Fed will cut interest rates just twice this year, in September and December, as resilient U.S. consumer demand warrants a cautious approach despite easing inflation, according to a growing majority of economists in a Reuters poll.
Bullion prices scaled an all-time high of $2,483.60 last week amid rising bets of rate cuts. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.
Spot gold may break resistance at $2,417 and bounce further to $2,432, according to Reuters technical analyst Wang Tao.
Meanwhile, India slashed import duties on gold and silver to 6% from 15%, which ANZ said should support jewellery manufacturing in the world's second-biggest consumer of bullion and add to an already favourable backdrop for demand.
Spot silver XAG= rose 0.2% to $29.28 per ounce.
"Growth estimates in photovoltaic panel usage have been markedly revised higher, resulting in silver demand draws far exceeding supply. A price squeeze within a few years is becoming more likely," Sprott Asset Management said in a report.
Platinum XPT= firmed 0.3% to $945.73 and palladium XPD= steadied at $925.64.
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Reporting by Ashitha Shivaprasad in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu and Sherry Jacob-Phillips
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