Gold firmer

The precious metals continued to trade in a tight range, with gold prices currently at $1,324.3, up about $2 from last close at $1,322. 

With the shutdown affect data outflow, some analysts in the market have turned their focus to how the central bank may react given the current fiscal situation. With this in mind, the release of the FOMC minutes for September due on Wednesday could give the data-starved market something to chew on.

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