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Why the Fed Matters for Gold

The Federal Reserve is the single most important institution for gold traders. Interest rate decisions, inflation data and Fed communication directly move XAU/USD — often by $20–$80 in minutes.

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FOMC Rate Decisions

8 meetings per year. Rate cuts → gold up. Rate hikes → gold down.

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Fed Chair Powell Speeches

Every word analysed. Dovish = gold up. Hawkish = gold down.

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CPI Inflation

Monthly consumer price data — the most market-moving economic release.

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PCE Price Index

Fed's preferred inflation measure. Released monthly.

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Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)

Monthly US jobs report — strong jobs = Fed hikes = gold pressure.

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FOMC Minutes

Detailed meeting notes released 3 weeks after each decision.

2026 FOMC Schedule

Meeting Date	Decision Date	Status
Jan 28–29	Jan 29, 2026	✓ Completed — Hold
Mar 18–19	Mar 19, 2026	✓ Completed — Hold
Apr 28–29	Apr 29, 2026	◉ Upcoming
Jun 17–18	Jun 18, 2026	Scheduled
Jul 28–29	Jul 29, 2026	Scheduled
Sep 16–17	Sep 17, 2026	Scheduled
Nov 4–5	Nov 5, 2026	Scheduled
Dec 16–17	Dec 17, 2026	Scheduled

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