Gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors monitor developments around the US government funding bill, labour market data, and commentary from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. The release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on Thursday is also likely to influence bullion market sentiment. "The week ahead is relatively light on data, but volatility is expected to remain high with frequency to profit-booking likely to increase, followed by renewed buying. The focus will remain on the US government funding bill, while on the data front it will be the labour market data, if released. Federal Reserve official commentary, including Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Thursday, will be closely watched," said Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG

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