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Gold and silver face pressure from hawkish Fed expectations, while geopolitical risks provide support as XAU/USD holds $4,334 and silver eyes $67.39.

Gold and silver remain in tight ranges as oil falls below $100, while Fed rate-hike bets keep their next breakouts in doubt.

Gold edged higher as markets weigh a pullback in oil prices. If crude's declines hold, that could ease the inflation fears that have sent bond yields up and stoked rate-hike expectations, weighing on the precious metal.

Gold holds key support near $4,291, with a break above $4,399 potentially opening the path toward $4,543.

Rising Treasury yields and stronger dollar did not put significant pressure on gold markets today.