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Gold prices were under pressure in European trading on Thursday, sliding toward a three-week low after the Federal Reserve hiked rates and maintained plans to go ahead with another increase by year-end.

Comex gold futures were at $1,263.76 a troy ounce by 3:15AM ET (0715GMT), down $12.15, or around 1%. Meanwhile, spot gold was at $1,261.76.