#GoldBreaksAbove$5,200 🏦 The Macro Catalyst: FOMC Today
The eyes of the world are on the Federal Reserve's rate decision scheduled for later today (19:00 GMT). While many analysts expect the Fed to hold rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% after the December cut, the market is hypersensitive to Chair Powell’s tone.
The Tension: Traders are looking for hints of more aggressive easing later in 2026 to combat cooling data.
Safe-Haven Shift: Geopolitical friction in the Middle East, combined with US trade tariff threats, has pushed Gold past $5,000/oz for the first time, often acting as a precursor to Bitc