One Hike Done. The Dot Plot Said More. Gold Knows What to Do With That.
One Hike Done. The Dot Plot Said More. Gold Knows What to Do With That. Dear investor. Gold near $ 4,275 today. Silver near $ 63.59 . The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike since 2023 this afternoon, moving the target range to 3.75 % to 4.00 % in a unanimous vote. The dot plot that followed showed 16 of 18 officials still want more tightening before year-end. The median projection for 2026 moved to 4.1 %, implying one additional hike. Warsh reaffirmed the inflation threat at the press conference. Markets repriced immediately. The short-term reaction in precious metals is what it is. When the Fed delivers a hawkish surprise on top of an expected hike, the dollar strengthens and metals feel pressure. That is the honest reading of today. The more important reading is what this moment means structurally. Natixis said before today's decision that even if the Fed hikes, the move is likely "one-and-done" if inflation moderates through the fall. Comme...