Gold and silver prices move without a major breakout despite a slump in crude oil, according to market commentary cited by NDTV. Bullion maintains its gains even as oil falls, with the decline in crude linked to easing tensions in West Asia. Traders appear to be waiting for the next catalyst to determine direction, focusing on the first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The reports frame the current price action as range-bound, suggesting that while oil and regional developments influence near-term sentiment, investors are not yet making large reallocations in response. As a result, gold and silver remain supported but do not show a clear breakout trend. The upcoming FOMC meeting is presented as the likely trigger that could shift expectations for monetary policy and interest rates, which typically affects bullion through the dollar and real yields. Until then, trading continues to balance the impact of oil’s weakness against broader expectations for Fed guidance.