Gold Futures Settle Slightly Higher Ahead Of Fed Policy Announcement

*Fed Says Risks To Achieving Employment And Inflation Goals Are Roughly In Balance

*Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates By 50 Basis Points

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Decrease Much More Than Expected

*U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fell By 1.6 Million Barrels In Week Ended 9/13