$Gold prices recently declined, with spot gold falling 0.6% to $2,755.80 per ounce, driven by several factors. A strengthening U.S. dollar made gold more expensive for non-dollar holders, reducing demand. Additionally, anticipation surrounding the #FederalReserve  upcoming meeting has created uncertainty, as the #Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady despite calls for cuts. This has raised the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Lastly, the decline is also attributed to a technical market correction following recent gains. These combined elements have contributed to the pullback in gold prices.