Investors now await the outcome of the European Central Bank’s policy meeting, due on Thursday. While no major policy moves are expected since it has acted aggressively to shore up the virus-hit economy, investors will watch out for its inflation forecasts.
Gold is used as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement.
The Bank of Canada’s policy meeting is also on Wednesday, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting is scheduled for next week.
https://www.reuters.com/article/global-precious/precious-gold-dips-on-dollar-strength-cenbank-meetings-in-focus-idUSL4N2G60FV
September 09, 2020