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The release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes from last month's meeting sent shockwaves through the gold market, triggering a dramatic selloff. The minutes revealed an elevated concern among Federal Reserve officials over the persistence of inflation during the first three months of 2024, with some members expressing openness to further tightening monetary policy if inflation continues to run hotter than expected.
Notably, the minutes stated that"various participants mentioned a willingness to tighten policy further should risks to inflation materialize in a way that such an action became appropriate." This stance stands in contrast to the Federal Reserve's March Summary of Economic Projections , which included a"dot plot" indicating the central bank's expectation to implement three 0.
The Federal Reserve's resolute stance on combating inflation has sent a clear signal to the markets, underscoring the ongoing challenges in achieving price stability and the potential for further monetary tightening if inflationary pressures persist.
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