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BRENT CRUDE $84.20 -0.75 (-0.88%) WTI CRUDE $78.23 -0.89 (-1.12%) NAT GAS $2.88 -0.05 (-1.71%) GASOLINE $3.09 -0.01 (-0.32%) HEAT OIL $3.92 +0.08 (+2.08%) MICRO WTI $78.88 -0.72 (-0.9%) TTF GAS $55.30 +0.95 (+1.75%) E-MINI CRUDE $78.85 -0.75 (-0.94%) PALLADIUM $1,261.00 -31.4 (-2.43%) PLATINUM $1,631.00 -10.7 (-0.65%) BRENT CRUDE $84.20 -0.75 (-0.88%) WTI CRUDE $78.23 -0.89 (-1.12%) NAT GAS $2.88 -0.05 (-1.71%) GASOLINE $3.09 -0.01 (-0.32%) HEAT OIL $3.92 +0.08 (+2.08%) MICRO WTI $78.88 -0.72 (-0.9%) TTF GAS $55.30 +0.95 (+1.75%) E-MINI CRUDE $78.85 -0.75 (-0.94%) PALLADIUM $1,261.00 -31.4 (-2.43%) PLATINUM $1,631.00 -10.7 (-0.65%)
Brent vs WTI

Why the Fed Must Resist the Temptation to Cut Rates in March


Source: CFTC, Ele8 broker calculations

Gold, on the other hand, may face short-term downward pressure from the stronger dollar and higher real yields. At the same time, ongoing geopolitical risks and gold’s inflation-hedge role could limit losses and create volatility. $4,900 looks like a strong support for now.

Conclusion

Overall, the March FOMC meeting will not change the current rate but will give important clues about the path ahead. With oil prices high and inflation concerns returning, markets must adjust to the possibility of fewer cuts than previously thought. You should stay alert to the dot plot and Powell’s comments, as these will shape trading decisions across currencies, commodities, and equities over the coming weeks.

The market may be hoping for a sign of relief, but the Fed is looking at the geopolitical map. I expect a ‘hawkish hold’ that will provide a strong tailwind for the U.S. Dollar while putting the brakes on the recent rally in stocks.

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