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Financial markets are closely watching the Fed’s decision because it can influence global markets, including stocks, bonds, currencies, and gold prices.

Why the Federal Reserve May Keep Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates aggressively over the past few years to control inflation. These higher borrowing costs have helped slow price increases and reduced demand in several sectors.

Recent economic data suggests that inflation is moving closer to the Fed’s long-term target. At the same time, the US job market remains strong, giving policymakers confidence to wait before making any further changes.

For these reasons, many economists believe the central bank will keep interest rates at their current level while monitoring future economic data.

Pressure for Another Rate Hike

Although inflation has cooled, it has not completely disappeared. Some policymakers and market experts argue that inflation risks are still present.

Strong consumer spending, rising wages, and stable employment could keep inflation above the desired level. If this trend continues, the Federal Reserve may face increasing pressure to raise interest rates again in the coming months.

The central bank has repeatedly said that its future decisions will depend on incoming economic data rather than following a fixed plan.

What It Means for Investors

A decision to leave interest rates unchanged could bring temporary stability to financial markets. Investors will pay close attention to the Fed’s statement and comments from its Chair for clues about future policy.

If the Fed signals that rates could stay higher for a longer period, markets may react with increased volatility.

Gold prices, the US dollar, stock markets, and bond yields are all expected to respond to the central bank’s guidance.

Impact on Gold Prices

Gold usually performs well when investors expect lower interest rates. However, if the Federal Reserve hints at keeping rates high for an extended period, gold prices may remain under pressure.

Indian investors should also watch the movement of the US dollar, as it directly affects domestic gold prices.

Global Market Outlook

The Federal Reserve’s decision is important not only for the United States but also for economies around the world. Many central banks consider the Fed’s policy while making their own interest rate decisions.

Emerging markets, including India, may see changes in capital flows, currency movements, and investment sentiment depending on the outcome of the meeting.

Summary Table

Conclusion

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady for now as it continues to assess inflation and economic growth. However, growing concerns about persistent inflation mean the possibility of another rate hike cannot be ruled out. Investors across the world, including India, will closely monitor the Fed’s statement for signals about the direction of future monetary policy.

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MCX gold August futures were 0.60% down at ₹1,42,200 per 10 grams, while MCX silver September contracts were 1.40% down at ₹2,18,076 per kg around 9:10 AM.

In international markets, US gold prices traded lower as easing geopolitical tensions following the US and Iran’s pause in retaliatory strikes reduced safe-haven demand.

The decline was also seen in the international market, where gold prices moved lower due to reduced demand for safe-haven assets.

Price Movement on MCX

The focus is also on the US Federal Reserve policy decision on 29 July. The US central bank is widely expected to keep benchmark rates unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range.

raders will closely monitor Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments, along with this week’s US GDP and PCE inflation data, for fresh cues on the interest rate trajectory.

Meanwhile, on the geopolitical front, de-escalation in the Middle East conflict dragged crude oil prices further lower.

Brent crude fell more than 2% to trade near the $86 per barrel.

Iran and the US halted their strikes on 26 July. US President Donald Trump said the US and Iran were engaged in discussions and suggested that a potential agreement could emerge. However, Iran denied any direct negotiations with Washington.

“Gold is under pressure amid lingering concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in July. Moreover, Trump’s comments that the US was engaged in talks with Iran to end the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices lower and eased concerns over inflation, weighing on gold prices,” Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities, noted.

Gold and silver prices: Key levels to watch

Gold has support at $4,000, while resistance is at $4,120 per troy ounce. Silver has support at $55.50, while resistance is at $60 per troy ounce in today’s session.

On the MCX, gold has support at ₹1,41,100, and resistance is at ₹1,45,500, while silver has support at ₹2,16,000, and resistance is at ₹2,27,700.

“We suggest buying gold on dips around ₹1,41,100 with a stop loss below ₹1,40,400 for the targets of ₹1,43,550 and buying silver on dips around ₹2,16,500 with a stop loss below ₹2,14,400 for the targets of ₹2,25,500,”.

Noted that the yellow metal remains below both the 21-day and 55-day EMAs, keeping the short-term trend weak.

“Unless prices decisively move above the 21-day EMA, the preferred strategy remains sell on rise. On the downside, ₹1,38,200 continues to be the key support, and a breach below this level could trigger another round of selling”.

Conclusion

Gold and silver prices declined by up to 1% on MCX as investors booked profits before the US Federal Reserve policy announcement. At the same time, easing geopolitical tensions reduced demand for safe-haven investments in the global market. The upcoming Fed decision is expected to play a major role in determining the next move in precious metal prices.

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This probably comes as a surprise if you only follow mainstream financial news. Goldman is one of the few major financial actors to report on this phenomenon, but we’ve known about it for a long time.

In a recent note, Goldman analysts estimated that China bought more than 48 tonnes of gold in May via the London over-the-counter (OTC) market. The People’s Bank of China only reported a 10-tonne increase to its gold reserves.

In other words, it appears the Chinese increased their gold reserves by 4.8 times the officially reported amount in May.

Based on official numbers, the Chinese central bank added 40 tonnes of gold to its holdings in 2026. This includes a 15-tonne increase in June, the largest official monthly purchase in over two years.

Goldman applied a more conservative 2.0 times multiplier and estimated the Chinese have accumulated closer to 80 tonnes of gold so far this year. If we use the 4.8 times multiplier extrapolated from the May data, Chinese gold reserves have grown by 192 tonnes.

Based on Goldman’s nowcast tool, China bought 67 tonnes of gold per month on a three-month seasonally adjusted average through May.

Faster than advertised expansion of Chinese Gold reserves no surprise
It may seem surprising that China is accumulating far more gold than they publicly admit, but it shouldn’t be. People who are paying attention have known this for a long time.

Last year, Money Metals’ researcher Jan Nieuwenhuijs parsed the data and determined that the Chinese central bank covertly bought 570 tonnes of gold in 2024. The People’s Bank of China only reported a 41-tonne increase in its gold reserves that year.

Nieuwenhuijs’s numbers dovetail with Goldman’s.

“Since the Ukraine war began, data show, China’s central bank has been buying roughly five times more gold than what it discloses to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).”

His analysis of formal and informal sources indicated that at the time, the People’s Bank of China was sitting on more than 5,000 tonnes of monetary gold – more than TWICE what the Chinese publicly admit.

The mainstream media has all but ignored this story for years. However, it is starting to see the light of day. Last November, the Financial Times of London reported on the secret expansion of its gold reserves.

“China’s unreported gold purchases could be more than 10 times its official figures as it quietly tries to diversify away from the United States dollar, say analysts, highlighting the increasingly opaque sources of demand behind bullion’s record-breaking rally.”

Now Goldman has joined the party.

However, this secretive Chinese gold accumulation dates back much further than the last three or four years. Analyst Jim Rickards speculated that Chinese gold reserves were far larger than reported in this article published more than a decade ago.

“In mid-2015, China suddenly announced that its gold reserves had increased by 604 tonnes. The total rose from 1,054 tonnes to 1,658 tonnes. Since then, China has updated its gold reserve position monthly (in keeping with IMF criteria). All of these figures are misleading because China keeps several thousand tonnes of gold ‘off the books’ in a separate entity called the State Administration for Foreign Exchange (SAFE). Small amounts are transferred from SAFE to PBOC monthly, and that becomes the basis for the official reserve reports.”

Goldman noted that Chinese gold buying is part of a broader trend of central banks globally expanding reserves. Investing Live summed up the Goldman position.

 “Goldman continues to frame elevated central bank accumulation as a multi-year structural trend tied to reserve diversification away from dollar assets, anchoring its $4,900 per troy ounce end-2026 price forecast. With private portfolio allocations to gold still low, the bank sees room for demand to broaden beyond central banks to private investors if geopolitical risks continue to build, keeping the medium-term price skew to the upside.”

Goldman analysts said they expect central bank gold accumulation to provide a price floor for the yellow metal, even as gold continues to face downward price pressure due to a hawkish Federal Reserve.

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Understanding these ups and downs can help you make better decisions about when to buy jewelry or invest in gold ETFs.

The Big News: Spot Gold Sees a Sharp Fall

Spot gold, which represents the current market price for immediate delivery, dropped by 1.86%. The price fell to $4,052 per ounce.

*(Note to reader: Prices are in US Dollars per ounce, which is the standard global benchmark.)

This sudden retreat happened just after gold reached its highest level in two weeks. For many buyers who were hoping prices would keep rising, this drop was unexpected.

Why Did Gold Prices Fall Today?

The main reason for this sudden shift isn’t about gold itself, but about what is happening in other parts of the world—specifically the Middle East.

Let’s break it down simply:

1. Escalating Middle East Conflict

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have taken a serious turn. New reports indicate escalating conflicts, particularly major disruptions in the Gulf region. There have been attacks on oil tankers, which immediately spooked global markets.

2. Brent Crude Oil Crossing $90

When conflicts happen in oil-producing regions, the supply of oil is threatened. This causes the price of crude oil to jump up quickly.

Following the news of the tanker attacks, Brent crude oil prices surged, crossing the significant psychological mark of $90 per barrel.

The Connection: How Oil Impacted Gold

Usually, both gold and oil are considered “safe assets” during a crisis. But in this specific scenario, the sudden spike in oil prices seemed to trigger the drop in gold.

Here’s a quick overview of today’s market changes:

What This Means for Gold Buyers in India

When oil prices go up, it can sometimes strengthen the US dollar. Since global gold is priced in dollars, a stronger dollar can sometimes make gold slightly cheaper for international buyers initially, leading to profit-taking.

However, a high oil price also causes inflation in India (as we import most of our oil). In the long run, inflation often pushes people back to buying gold as a safe store of value.

Our Advice: If you are buying gold for a wedding or a long-term investment, these small dips can be a good time to buy. However, the market remains volatile due to the war situation. It is always best to buy gold in small parts rather than investing a huge amount all at once.

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If Copper remains above the 1342 support level, the next upside targets are 1350, 1358, 1362, and 1368.

MCX Copper Trading Strategy

MCX Copper Technical View

The overall trend remains positive above 1342. Short-term price swings may create fear among traders, but there is no need to panic if Copper corrects slightly. Such pullbacks can offer better buying opportunities.

A disciplined approach is important. Wait for the price to settle near support before entering new trades instead of buying after a sharp rise.

Trading Tips

• Hold long positions above 1342.
• Buy only during price dips.
• Do not panic if the market falls slightly.
• Follow proper risk management.
• Stay patient and avoid emotional trading.

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