Gold Near Steady Ahead Of FOMC Statement Today

New York (July 27)  World stock markets were mostly higher overnight and U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward firmer openings when the New York day session begins. There continues to be a general "risk-on" attitude among traders and investors, which has boosted world stock markets to record or multi-year highs recently. The major events in the marketplace this week are central bank meetings in the U.S. and Japan.

Spot gold edged down $1 to $1319, while spot silver shed 2 cents to $19.56.

Source: KitcoNews