Federal Reserve Meeting, Fed Meeting Time, US Fed News: The Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement is the key event shaping today’s gold market. The Fed meets this week for the first time in Donald Trump’s second presidential term, with the former president already advocating for lower interest rates. However, the central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady.
Fed Rate Decision Timing & Market Expectations
- Fed Decision Time (India): 12:30 AM Midnight (2:00 PM ET)
- Expected Rate: Status quo at 4.25%-4.50%
- Market Consensus: Traders anticipate the Fed will remain on hold until June, as Trump’s economic policies on tariffs, regulations, and immigration take clearer shape.
- Trump’s Stance: The U.S. President recently declared, “I will demand that interest rates drop immediately,” though the Fed operates independently.
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The key focus of today’s FOMC statement will be its outlook on inflation and economic growth, which could influence future rate decisions.
Gold & Silver Market Trends Ahead of Fed Decision
Precious metals surged on Tuesday, reversing previous session losses, as safe-haven buying picked up due to Trump’s policies and weak U.S. economic data.
Gold & Silver Price Performance (Tuesday, Global & Domestic)
| Market | Gold | Change (%) | Silver | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMEX (April Futures) | $2,794.60/oz | +1.03% | $30.88/oz | +1.54% |
| MCX (April Futures) | ₹80,899/10g | +0.92% | ₹91,051/kg | +0.91% |
Key Market Factors Driving Gold & Silver Prices
- Trump’s Economic Policies & Tariff Threats: Increased volatility in global financial markets is supporting safe-haven demand for gold and silver.
- Chinese DeepSeek Developments: Adding to market uncertainty.
- U.S. Economic Data: Recent data has been supportive for precious metals.
- FOMC Decision & Outlook: While rates are expected to remain unchanged, the Fed’s comments on the economy and future rate cuts could set the direction for gold and silver markets.
Expert View: Market Levels to Watch
Manoj Kumar Jain, Director at Prithvi Finmart, expects gold and silver to remain volatile amid Fed policy decisions and dollar index fluctuations.
Gold & Silver Support & Resistance Levels
| Metal | Support (Global) | Resistance (Global) | Support (MCX) | Resistance (MCX) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $2,774 – $2,758/oz | $2,810 – $2,828/oz | ₹80,600 – ₹80,325/10g | ₹81,200 – ₹81,550/10g |
| Silver | $30.64 – $30.40/oz | $31.10 – $31.44/oz | ₹90,450 – ₹89,700/kg | ₹91,800 – ₹92,400/kg |
Trade Strategy: Jain recommends buying silver on dips around ₹90,450, with a stop loss of ₹89,700 and a target of ₹92,000.
With the Fed’s decision looming, traders should brace for increased volatility in gold and silver prices, with movements likely driven by Fed commentary on inflation and economic growth projections.
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