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How Inflation and the Fed Play on Precious Metals

How Inflation and the Fed Play on Precious Metals

A crucial element that’s strongly influencing the price of precious metals is the recent Federal Reserve meeting and the decision to raise interest rates. We’re expecting four rate hikes in 2018 with inflation likely crossing the 2% target.