Gold prices pared gains on Wednesday after a U.S. consumer inflation report offered mixed signals about the future path of rate cuts this year, even as a drop in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields limited bullion's losses.

Gold held a two-day advance, after a surprise slowdown in US inflation revived expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC,

Front-month gold futures surged to their largest gain in nearly a month, after U.S. core inflation data came in softer than expected, easing inflation pressures and renewing hopes that the Federal Reserve may implement multiple rate cuts this year after all.

Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields retreated, while market participants awaited U.S. inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy. Spot gold gained 0.

Gold prices trade higher ahead of US CPI data. It hit an intraday high of $2685 and currently trading around $2683. Anticipated US CPI Release The US Consumer Price Index for December 2024 is going to be announced,