The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates through the first half of 2025 before implementing two rate cuts beginning in September, according to a Bloomberg News survey of economists. President Trump’s trade policies have created uncertainty, causing economists to lower growth forecasts while raising inflation projections. New tariffs on major trading partners like China, Canada, and Mexico have unsettled financial markets and raised concerns about potential stagflation—a combination of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

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Gold and Silver Prices Today: Metals Slide as Central Banks Hold Firm
Gold and silver prices are down sharply after major central banks signaled a higher-for-longer rate stance. With the dollar rising and yields climbing, metals are in a classic macro squeeze. Here’s what’s driving the move and what investors should monitor.




