Today's analysis: XAUUSD Faces Potential Decline Amid Fed's Rate Uncertainty

Gold (XAU/USD) is predicted to decrease due to a mix of economic factors and technical indicators. Lower-than-expected US PPI and CPI data suggest potential Fed rate cuts, initially supporting gold, but a cautious Fed outlook has pulled prices back. Technically, a bearish Head-and-Shoulders pattern suggests a trend reversal, with a break below $2,279 confirming downside targets at $2,171 and $2,106. However, a rise above $2,345 could challenge this pattern and push prices back toward $2,450.