Gold prices remain in a short-term downtrend from the recent peak near $2,730 and are currently consolidating within a narrow range between the $2,640 - $2,646 support zone and the $2,660 - $2,668 resistance zone.
The price continues to trade below the EMA 34 ($2,658) and EMA 89 ($2,668), indicating that bearish pressure remains dominant. However, the strong support near $2,646 is forming a W-bottom pattern, which could facilitate a short-term rebound if the price breaks above the nearby resistance at $2,660.
As traders await the FOMC decision, rising U.S. bond yields and a positive risk sentiment are putting additional pressure on gold. If the Fed maintains a hawkish stance, gold prices may break the $2,640 support and decline toward $2,620. Conversely, if the Fed signals a dovish outlook, prices could surpass the EMA 89 and rally toward the $2,680 - $2,690 region.
In the short term, traders should monitor price reactions at key levels and prepare for heightened volatility following the FOMC announcement.