PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds from one-month low on softer dollar

April 30 (Reuters) - Gold prices rebounded on Thursday from a one-month low hit the day before, helped by a softer U.S. dollar, although elevated oil prices kept fears alive of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates.

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Spot gold XAU= was up 0.6% at $4,566.73 per ounce, as of 0105 GMT, after falling to its lowest level since March 31 in the previous session.

U.S. gold futures GCcv1 for June delivery rose 0.4% to $4,578.50.

The U.S. dollar eased, making greenback-priced bullion cheaper for other currency holders. USD/

Brent crude oil hovered above $119 a barrel, as deadlocked U.S.-Iran negotiations made investors more concerned about prolonged disruptions to Middle Eastern supply. O/R

Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. president urged Tehran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal.

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the U.S. central bank should communicate a bias towards lowering borrowing costs.

Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the Fed, cleared a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday, opening a path for him to succeed Jerome Powell next month.

Global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year to 1,230.9 metric tons in the first quarter of 2026 as a surge in purchases of gold bars and coins, as well as a 3% growth in buying by central banks, offset a 23% decline in jewellery demand, the World Gold Council said on Wednesday.

Spot silver XAG= rose 1% to $72.18 per ounce, platinum XPT= gained 1.7% to $1,911, and palladium XPD= was up 0.9% at $1,470.40.