As reported by Chainthink, gold, silver, and platinum prices hit record highs amid strong year-end momentum, despite holiday-related market closures. With global liquidity expected to remain low due to New Year's proximity, significant trading activity may not resume until the second week of January 2026. Key events next week include the Fed's policy meeting minutes on December 30 at 03:00, U.S. initial jobless claims on December 31 at 21:30, and the final S&P Global U.S. manufacturing PMI for December on January 2 at 22:45. No major central bank speeches are scheduled due to holidays, making the Fed's December meeting minutes a focal point for clues on rate cuts and inflation outlook.
Fed Minutes to Be Key Focus as Precious Metals Hit New Highs
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Fed Minutes to Be Key Focus as Precious Metals Hit New Highs. Gold, silver, and platinum surged to record levels, with BTC as hedge against inflation gaining attention amid rising volatility. Market activity may slow through early January 2026 due to holidays, with the Fed’s December meeting minutes on December 30 at 03:00 expected to guide rate-cut expectations. CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) regulations also remain in focus as global liquidity tightens. U.S. jobless claims and manufacturing PMI data will follow in the first days of the year.
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