Gold falls 1% as US-EU deal boosts risk appetite ahead of Fed meeting
Spot gold fell 1% to $3,304.87 per ounce as of 10:10 a.m. ET (1410 GMT), touching its lowest level since July 9.
U.S. gold futures were down 0.6% at $3,320.20 per ounce.
The U.S. dollar index (.DXY), opens new tab rose to a one-week high, making bullion more expensive for overseas buyers.
"I think the more trade announcements we get, the more the dollar increases. These tariff deals are dollar friendly, lowering the allure of gold and driving the sell-off amid a risk-on sentiment," said Marex analyst Edward Meir.
A weekend deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Commission imposed a 15% tariff on EU goods, half the rate initially threatened, easing fears of a broader trade war.
That pact came on the heels of last week's U.S.-Japan agreement, while U.S. and Chinese officials will resume talks in Stockholm on Monday, aiming to extend their trade truce by another 90 days.
However, a U.S. trade representative said no major breakthrough was expected with China, noting discussions would focus on monitoring and implementing existing commitments.
"You're not seeing a huge move on the downside in gold because the deals could still prove to be either difficult to implement or unrealistic," said Meir.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate in the 4.25%–4.50% range when its two-day meeting concludes on Wednesday.
Markets, meanwhile, continue to price in a potential September rate reduction.
Gold tends to do well in a low-interest-rate environment.
Elsewhere, spot silver was down 0.2% at $38.05 per ounce, while platinum fell 1.8% at $1,375.88 and palladium gained 0.5% to $1,226.25.
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