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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Dollar Dominance Is Fading. Gold and Silver Are Paying Attention.
With gold above $4,600 and silver trading at historically unprecedented price levels, one signal explains the move: dollar dominance is fading — and precious metals are the direct beneficiary.




