Expectations drive reactions
Markets price in expected rate paths using and bond yields. When a decision matches expectations, gold may barely move; a surprise can move it sharply.
— what policymakers say about future moves — often matters more than the decision itself.
Key takeaways
- Surprises move markets more than expected decisions.
- Forward guidance matters.
Knowledge check
A fully expected rate cut usually causes…
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