(Kitco News) – Markets in the United States and around the world are anxiously awaiting the resumption of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle, which began with a 50-basis-point cut in September 2024, but ended in December after two more 25-bps cuts. Gold traders are particularly eager to see lower rates, as the easing of the trade tariff premium has left precious metals prices stuck in a $200 range since late April.
