Global FX Market Summary: Fed Rate Hikes, Precious Metals…
By Karthik Subramanian
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Federal Reserve officials remain divided on the pace of rate hikes as Core PCE inflation stands at 3.1%. Meanwhile, precious metals fell to yearly lows, the Bank of Japan held rates at 1.25%, and the European Central Bank paused at 2.50%.
Key facts
- US third-quarter GDP grew 3.4% year-over-year while Core PCE inflation remained at 3.1%.
- Gold dropped to a year-to-date low of $3,880, and silver fell below $50.
- The Bank of Japan held its rate at 1.25%, while the European Central Bank paused hikes at 2.50%.
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Central banks weigh rate hikes amid sticky inflation, while tech sell-offs and energy costs drag precious metals to yearly lows. Fed Officials Divided on Pace of Monetary Tightening Amid Sticky Inflation Federal Reserve officials are currently navigating strong domestic economic momentum, with third-quarter Gross Domestic Product growing at a robust 3.4% year-over-year. Core Personal Consumption E…