Hot PCE, Stalling Growth, and an Oil Crisis That Isn’t Over

PCE inflation came in at 2.8% year-over-year in February — above the 2.6% forecast and unchanged from January. Combined with near-stalled Q4 GDP growth and an unresolved energy crisis, today’s data paints a complicated picture for the Fed and a familiar one for gold.
Gold Price Drops After Oil Shock — Here’s What’s Really Driving It

Gold is falling even as oil surges and inflation risks climb. The gold price drop after oil shock is catching investors off guard—but the real story reveals a deeper shift in markets that could shape what comes next.
