--- title: "Precious Metals & The Fed" site: "Monex Precious Metals" domain: "https://www.monex.com/" type: "Post Category" featured_image: "https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/the-fed.jpg.webp" last_updated: "June 20, 2026" canonical_url: "https://www.monex.com/category/the-fed/" markdown_url: "https://www.monex.com/category/the-fed.md" --- # Precious Metals & The Fed ![](https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/Artwork-269-5.png.webp) Regardless if you invest in stocks, commodities, or some other type of investment vehicle, it is necessary to understand the importance of The Federal Reserve. As the central banking system of the United States, their decisions and announcements will likely impact not just major economic decisions, but everyday investors as well. Keep up with Federal Reserve news and learn more about its impact on the gold, silver, platinum and palladium markets. ## Posts ### [What is the Kevin Warsh case for fed rate cuts?](https://www.monex.com/what-is-the-kevin-warsh-case-for-fed-rate-cuts/) April 20, 2026 · From Nick Timiraos in 4/20 WSJ “Kevin Warsh spent the past year constructing a case for the Federal Reserve to deliver the interest-rate cuts President Trump wants: An artificial-intelligence boom would soon deliver a productivity surge that would hold down prices. When Warsh appears Tuesday in front of senators for the confirmation hearing that could put him one step closer to more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/what-is-the-kevin-warsh-case-for-fed-rate-cuts/) ### [Did the Fed lower interest rates among dissention?](https://www.monex.com/did-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-among-dissention/) October 29, 2025 · From Howard Schneider in 10/29 Reuters.com “A divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and announced it will restart limited purchases of Treasury securities after money markets showed signs that liquidity was becoming scarce, a condition the U.S. central bank has pledged to avoid. The rate cut, which included a nod to more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/did-the-fed-lower-interest-rates-among-dissention/) ### [What is causing platinum to scale over 10-year high?](https://www.monex.com/what-is-causing-platinum-to-scale-over-10-year-high/) June 19, 2025 · From Anushree Ashish Mukherjee in 6/19 Reuters.com “Gold prices gained on Thursday as fears of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran drove investors towards the safe-haven metal, while platinum scaled its highest level since September 2014. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,374.49 an ounce at 1100 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $3,391.00. “We’re seeing some haven flows in more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/what-is-causing-platinum-to-scale-over-10-year-high/) ### [Does the Fed continue to exercise caution on rate cuts amid inflation risks?](https://www.monex.com/does-the-fed-continue-to-exercise-caution-on-rate-cuts-amid-inflation-risks/) February 25, 2025 · From UBS US Editorial Team in 2/24/25 UBS.com “Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting indicate that officials remain hesitant to cut rates without further progress on inflation. The Fed pointed to risks from trade policy changes, immigration restrictions, and geopolitical developments. Officials noted that the current stance is less restrictive after last year’s three rate cuts, giving them time to assess conditions more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/does-the-fed-continue-to-exercise-caution-on-rate-cuts-amid-inflation-risks/) ### [Is gold inching higher on softer dollar as attention turns to the Fed meeting?](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-inching-higher-on-softer-dollar-as-attention-turns-to-the-fed-meeting/) December 16, 2024 · From Daksh Grover in 12/16 Reuters.com “Gold prices gained on Monday on a softer dollar, while investor caution set in ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting where the central bank is expected to deliver a third rate cut this year and provide hints regarding its 2025 outlook. Spot gold was up 0.6% at $2,663.23 per ounce as of 1222 more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-inching-higher-on-softer-dollar-as-attention-turns-to-the-fed-meeting/) ### [Is the US Election Pushing Gold Prices Higher?](https://www.monex.com/is-the-us-election-pushing-gold-prices-higher/) October 30, 2024 · From Sybilla Gross in 10/30 Bloomberg “Gold rose to a record Wednesday on haven demand before the US election, and held a narrow gain after jobs and GDP data showed the ongoing resilience of the US economy. Bullion climbed as high as $2,789.86 an ounce, topping the previous record posted on Tuesday, and was 0.2% higher after US jobs data beat more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-the-us-election-pushing-gold-prices-higher/) ### [Is the Fed Cut a Decisive Bid to Defend the Economy?](https://www.monex.com/is-the-fed-cut-a-decisive-bid-to-defend-the-economy/) September 18, 2024 · From Catarina Saraiva in 9/18 Bloomberg.com “The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point Wednesday, in an aggressive start to a policy shift aimed at bolstering the US labor market. Projections released following their two-day meeting showed a narrow majority, 10 of 19 officials, favored lowering rates by at least an additional half-point over their two more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-the-fed-cut-a-decisive-bid-to-defend-the-economy/) ### [Is Gold Holding Near All-Time High as Focus Shifts to Jackson Hole?](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-holding-near-all-time-high-as-focus-shifts-to-jackson-hole/) August 19, 2024 · From Sybilla Gross and Jack Wittelsn in 8/19 Bloomberg.com “Gold held near a record high, as attention turns to Fed Chief Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. Bullion breached $2,500 an ounce for the first time on Friday, continuing an upward trend that’s seen the yellow metal gain more than 20% so far this year. It remained just above that milestone on Monday, more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-holding-near-all-time-high-as-focus-shifts-to-jackson-hole/) ### [Is gold nearing record high as traders ramp up bets on Fed rate pivot?](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-nearing-record-high-as-traders-ramp-up-bets-on-fed-rate-pivot/) July 16, 2024 · From Sybilla Gross, Jack Wittels and Nick Bartlett in 7/16 Bloomberg.com “Gold edged closer to an all-time high as expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts grow and some traders ramped up bets on a second Donald Trump presidency. Bullion rose as high as $2,444.06 an ounce, just $6 short of the previous record set in late May. Traders see two quarter-point rate reductions this year — more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-gold-nearing-record-high-as-traders-ramp-up-bets-on-fed-rate-pivot/) ### [Will there be a rate cut or rate hike if inflation stays high?](https://www.monex.com/will-there-be-a-rate-cut-or-rate-hike-if-inflation-stays-high/) June 24, 2024 · From Filip De Mott in 6/24 Business Insider “Higher interest rates aren’t a far-fetched prospect this year, as the risk of an inflationary rebound looms over the Federal Reserve, Rob Arnott said. The legendary investor is forecasting that inflation will be 3.5%-5% by the end of the year, he told Bloomberg TV. The higher the number, the lower the chances of a rate-cutting more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/will-there-be-a-rate-cut-or-rate-hike-if-inflation-stays-high/)