Gold price records new milestone following FOMC’s decision

Gold fluctuates around $3,035–$3,050, gaining after Fed holds rates and slows balance sheet reduction. Powell cites rising economic uncertainty and tariff-driven inflation; Fed anticipates two rate cuts in 2024. Geopolitical tensions mount as Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks stall and Israel intensifies airstrikes, boosting safe-haven demand. Gold prices rallied sharply and hit a new all-time high of…

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Gold flat after brief drop on Tuesday with traders betting on more rate cuts for 2025 for the first time

Weak US data and tariff threats boost hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Gold price consolidates the prior day’s losses and is looking for support on Wednesday.  Market sentiment tries to snap Tuesday’s negativeness and could support Gold price.  Gold’s price (XAU/USD) trades near $2,910 at the time of writing on Wednesday, consolidating its…

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Trade and inmigration pose risks to inflation

At last month’s meeting, Fed officials debated whether it might be wise to slow or even pause the reduction of their balance sheet holdings, given that renewed concerns over the federal debt ceiling have come back into play. In addition, the Minutes showed the staff’s economic outlook remained largely unchanged from December. Key highlights All…

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