Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials ticked up ahead of the Federal Reserve's statement.
Gold futures closed just above the psychologically significant $5,000 an ounce level, as the dollar slipped further from recent highs.
The Fed is contending with rising energy inflation and a cooling jobs market. Strategists are divided on whether the Fed will strike a dovish or hawkish position in its policy outlook.
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(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 17, 2026 17:22 ET (21:22 GMT)
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