Indian gold buyers get 'breathing room' from Fed before Diwali, but conditions apply

The US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%-4.00% could give Indian gold buyers some breathing room, but prices may remain range-bound in the coming weeks as expectations of a December rate hike weigh on bullion. Festive demand in India has picked up, narrowing domestic gold discounts to around $2 an ounce, while geopolitical uncertainty continues to add volatility.