Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - Wall Street anticipates a 25 basis-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, with a 96% probability assigned to this outcome [2] - The Fed's "dot-plot" will be closely monitored for insights on future rate cuts throughout 2025 [3] - Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks during the press conference following the decision will be significant for market sentiment [3] Political Influence on the Federal Reserve - Concerns are rising regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve amid President Trump's influence and recent nominations [4] - Stephen Miran was confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, indicating a potential shift in policy direction, while he plans to take a leave of absence from his White House advisor role [5] - Fed governor Lisa Cook remains on the board despite legal challenges, ensuring continuity in policy discussions [6] Market Reactions and Economic Indicators - Asian markets showed mixed reactions following tariff reductions on Japanese goods and expectations surrounding the Fed's rate cut [9] - Investors are also awaiting new data on housing starts and earnings reports from General Mills and Cracker Barrel [6] Gold Market Outlook - Deutsche Bank maintains a bullish outlook on gold, projecting a price target of $4,000 per ounce by 2026, citing favorable market conditions despite a significant price increase this year [7]

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Group 1 - The market reached an upside target zone where resistance developed, indicated by rising ABCD patterns, and despite a bearish response, underlying buying pressure remains as gold holds near record highs [1] - A decline below Thursday's low of $3,613 would signal a continuation of the pullback, with critical support levels at $3,537 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement) and $3,500 (prior trend high) [2] - Gold has not seen a meaningful retracement since breaking out of its symmetrical triangle, with a potential decline toward the 20-Day moving average at $3,465, which is currently rising [3] Group 2 - Gold is on track to finish the week above last week's high of $3,600, confirming a weekly breakout and indicating ongoing underlying demand [4] - A decisive advance above the record high of $3,675 would reinstate bullish momentum and open the door to higher targets, starting with the $3,734 price zone [4]

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