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On January 29th, Goldman Sachs analyst Kay Hay stated that given strong economic data and signs of stabilization in the labor market, the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its current policy for the time being. However, we expect interest rate cuts to resume later this year, as the slowdown in inflation will allow the Fed to implement two more "normalization" rate cuts, bringing interest rates back to what the Federal Open Market Committee members consider a neutral level.January 29th - Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida stated that he expects Powell to avoid the topic of the dollar during todays question-and-answer session. He said, "The Fed is trying to avoid any and all discussion about exchange rates."Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will hold a monetary policy press conference in ten minutes.January 29th - The market can pay attention to a slightly technical detail: while the entire Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) votes on the benchmark federal funds rate, only the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board vote on the interest rate on outstanding reserves (IORB). This rate typically moves in tandem with the federal funds rate. Today, all seven board members voted to keep the rate unchanged, which is usually the norm, even if some board members dissent on the federal funds rate decision. However, there were previous concerns that board members eager to push for rate cuts might express this inclination in the IORB vote. But this did not happen today.On January 29th, Pepperston analyst Michael Brown stated that the policy statement was largely unchanged, although the assessment of economic conditions was revised upward to reflect a "robust" pace of growth. He indicated that attention will shift to the press conference, where Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may mention that the current federal funds rate is within a reasonable range for the neutral rate, but he will likely firmly avoid any questions regarding what happens after May.

Price of Gold Fundamental Daily Forecast - Steady after Fed Minutes Show No Unexpected Developments

Daniel Rogers

May 27, 2022 09:15

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Gold futures are marginally higher early on Thursday compared to the previous session's closing price. Prices were under pressure before to the release of the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting minutes, but steadied by market close following the Fed's announcement.

 

The price movement indicates that gold dealers anticipated the Fed's decision and are now prepared to study economic data that may convince officials to rethink their first response to rising inflation. One answer may be optimistic while the other may be negative. However, it might be months before we determine whether the Fed's attempts to tighten monetary policy are effective, which could result in a trading range for gold prices.

Fed Minutes Suggest Central Bank Will Not Become More Aggressive

After the minutes of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting on May 3-4 indicated that the central bank would raise interest rates by 50 basis points in June and July to combat inflation, which they agreed had become a major threat to the economy's performance, gold futures recouped a portion of their dollar-driven losses late Wednesday.

 

The announcement may have been favorable for gold since traders no longer needed to fear a 75-basis-point rate rise that they had feared for the past two weeks. In addition, it appeared from the minutes that the Fed would wait until its September meeting before making any big revisions.

 

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concur that the U.S. economy is robust enough to absorb two 50-basis point increases in interest rates.

Daily Forecast

Gold traders may now focus on the movement of U.S. Treasury rates and the U.S. Dollar, as the minutes have been completed. The two markets that ultimately decide gold price direction.

 

Inflation, economic growth, and employment statistics will act as yield-moving triggers during the next two months. To review the Fed's objectives. Policymakers seek to boost interest rates sufficiently to reduce inflation while preserving economic growth and a robust job market.

 

From now until September, when the Fed evaluates the impact of the June and July rate rises, U.S. economic reports are expected to influence gold prices.

 

As early as Thursday, when the U.S. Preliminary GDP and Weekly Unemployment Claims data are out, gold dealers will be able to observe this in action.

 

The GDP numbers from the first quarter are outdated, however the initial claims data are current. The market anticipates a reading of 217K. Anything greater will be cause for alarm, but will not derail Fed goals. However, it may prompt some of the weaker gold bears to reduce their short holdings.

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