Gold prices remained steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which was widely expected to hold steady in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Spot gold eased 0.2% to $2,758.49 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $2,775.60. Meanwhile, the dollar exhibited mixed movements, closing at R$5.8682 against the Brazilian real, marking a 5.03% drop in January. In Brazil, the Central Bank was anticipated to raise the Selic rate by 1 percentage point to 13.25% from its current 12.25% as part of its monetary tightening efforts. The Federal Reserve's cautious stance on inflation and potential future rate cuts were also in focus. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats on Canada, Mexico, and other trade partners added uncertainty to the financial markets, influencing both gold and currency movements.