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Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and U.S. jobs report that could shed more light on the central bank's interest rate trajectory.

Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,074 per ounce, as of 0449 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery edged 0.2% higher to $4,074.40 per ounce.

"Gold has somewhat had its momentum thwarted by the stronger USD and doubts about when the next Fed rate cut may arrive," said KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer.

"However, a bout of risk aversion in the market has kept gold in the frame for investors as a safety play, which has limited the slide."

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