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Jul 2022
10m 58s

Why is Gold falling?

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Sentiment is mixed. The S&P500 eked out small gains after a volatile session. The FOMC minutes, released yesterday, came as a confirmation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) remains fully committed to bringing inflation down, even if it means slower growth. But, the recession talk, lower energy prices, and the softening Fed hawks despite yesterday’s h ... Show More
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