Neel Kashkari

Gold prices edged higher as a weaker dollar and easing Treasury yields helped offset inflation concerns tied to elevated crude oil prices. Traders are watching the upcoming Fed minutes for signs of whether the central bank’s recent three-way dissent could revive hawkish rate expectations.

Bitcoin steadied near $64,000 after the Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.5%-3.75% in a hawkish 9-3 decision. Market views are divided on whether tighter liquidity bites immediately or whether September becomes the bigger test for BTC.

Silver is entering a pivotal Federal Reserve decision with the hold outcome largely priced in, making the policy tone more important than the headline rate call. A firmer inflation warning, possible dissents, or an oil-driven hawkish message from Warsh could shift attention toward lower support for XAG.