"Gold's 2024 Outlook: Navigating Price Fluctuations Amid Dollar Strength and Market Forecasts"

Gold prices dropped significantly after the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, which indicated uncertainty about when interest rate cuts might begin. The Fed's minutes suggested that inflation might be easing, but there was still a high degree of uncertainty, and further rate hikes could still occur. This has led to a decrease in the likelihood of early rate cuts, impacting the opportunity cost of holding gold and resulting in a decline in its price. Investors are now looking forward to upcoming U.S. economic data and developments in the Middle East for further market direction.