# Federal%20Reserve
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Fed Holds Rates Steady after Prior Easing, Spotlighting Policy Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 3.50%–3.75% and signaled a cautious, data‑dependent approach after three rate cuts in late 2025. A 10–2 vote to hold, with two officials favoring an immediate 25‑basis‑point cut, exposed internal disagreement over how quickly to ease further amid still‑elevated inflation.
Powell Urges Next Fed Chair to Steer Clear of Politics as White House Pressure and DOJ Inquiry Intensify
At a Jan. 28 press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell urged his successor to distance the Federal Reserve from partisan politics as the bank held rates steady. Powell defended the Fed’s independence amid public hostility from President Trump and a Justice Department probe into a Fed headquarters renovation that has added legal uncertainty to the leadership transition.
Gold Surge and a Weakened Dollar: Markets Riposte as Trump Pressures Powell
Gold jumped past $5,200 per ounce as the U.S. dollar tumbled to near four-year lows amid falling consumer confidence and heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve. President Trump’s public attacks on Chair Jerome Powell and the disclosure of a federal inquiry into Powell’s conduct have compounded market concerns about the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
Gold Breaks $5,000: A New Safe‑Haven Run as Dollar Wobbles and Central Banks Buy In
Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce on January 26 amid expectations of prolonged Fed easing, a weakening dollar and renewed safe‑haven demand from both central banks and retail investors. Central‑bank purchases, sizable ETF inflows and geopolitical jitters have combined to lift prices, but analysts warn of elevated short‑term volatility and key risks tied to future Fed policy and the pace of official buying.
Gold Rally, Debt Delusion: Why Washington Isn’t 'Using Gold' to Pay Down US Debt
A viral claim that the US is inflating gold prices to convert bullion into cash to pay down national debt is misleading. US debt management relies on rollovers, tax revenues, Fed liquidity and the dollar's reserve status, while gold holdings serve as strategic backing for the currency rather than a ready source of debt repayment.
Gold Breaks $5,000 Barrier as Central‑Bank Buying and Safe‑Haven Flows Lift Prices
Spot gold topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time on January 26, propelled by central‑bank purchases, safe‑haven flows and expectations of easier U.S. policy. Analysts see both structural and cyclical support for higher prices, though they caution that a stronger‑than‑expected U.S. economy or profit‑taking could prompt corrections.
Markets Back BlackRock’s Rick Rieder as Surprise Front‑Runner for Fed Chair
Prediction markets now favor BlackRock’s Rick Rieder as the leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell, with traders pricing his probability around 60 percent. His Wall Street standing, openness to Fed reform and positive feedback from investors have put him ahead of other contenders, even as questions about central‑bank independence and policy direction persist.
Countdown to $5,000: Central Banks, US Debt and Geopolitics Reprice Gold
Gold has surged to within sight of $5,000 an ounce as geopolitical tensions, weakening US fiscal metrics, persistent central-bank buying and expectations of lower real rates reprice long-term financial risk. The rally is prompting both retail and corporate shifts into gold-linked instruments, while analysts caution against speculative chasing and highlight enduring structural drivers that could sustain higher prices.
Gold Rally Sends Chinese Jewelry Prices Above 1,500 yuan as Central Banks Accumulate Reserves
Spot gold has surged in recent sessions, pushing retail gold jewelry prices in China above 1,500 yuan per gram and prompting central-bank accumulation such as Poland’s approved plan to buy up to 150 tonnes. Analysts attribute the rally to renewed trade tensions, questions about Fed independence, reserve diversification by institutional investors, and shifting monetary expectations.
Gold at $4,700: A Repricing of Risk or a Dangerous Stretch?
Gold’s rally above $4,700 reflects a market re-pricing of institutional credibility and geopolitical risk more than simple inflation hedging. While major wealth managers and ETFs are increasing allocations, analysts warn the rally could reverse if policy independence is restored or tensions subside.
Hedge Funds Pile Into the Yuan as Big Asset Managers Hold Back
Hedge funds have been increasingly buying offshore renminbi positions and Chinese bonds, betting on further yuan appreciation after the currency breached 7 late in 2025. Large institutional asset managers remain cautious, citing process constraints, limited convertibility and uncertainty over China’s economic momentum, producing a market split that could amplify volatility if a Fed-driven dollar sell-off materialises.