US Fed meeting – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Pre-Fed Rally: Gold Silver Prices Up 1.31% https://newsanalysisindia.com/business/pre-fed-rally-gold-silver-prices-up-1-31/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/pre-fed-rally-gold-silver-prices-up-1-31/ In a clear preemptive move, gold and silver prices surged on India’s MCX on Tuesday morning, ahead of the critical US Federal Reserve’s interest rate deliberations. The precious metals gained up to 1.31%, drawing investor focus amid escalating global uncertainties.

Gold for April 2026 delivery advanced 1,061 rupees—or 0.68%—to 156,797 rupees per 10 grams as of 9:41 AM. The session’s trading range spanned from 156,649 rupees at the bottom to 156,996 rupees at the top, showcasing controlled volatility with a bullish tilt.

Silver stole the spotlight, climbing 3,353 rupees or 1.31% to 259,885 rupees in the May 2026 contract. It oscillated between 258,338 rupees and a high of 261,457 rupees, signaling robust demand.

This uptick coincides with the Fed’s two-day meeting starting March 17, results expected March 18. Ongoing wars and a more-than-50% spike in crude oil over the last month have amplified inflation concerns, making this gathering pivotal.

Precious metals have thrived lately on rate-cut hopes, enhancing their allure as hedges. A decision to maintain rates or flag oil-driven inflation could reverse fortunes, prompting wariness among traders.

Broader market dynamics, including safe-haven buying amid Middle East flare-ups, are at play. Analysts suggest the Fed’s tone will dictate the next leg for gold and silver—potential for more gains if dovish, or pullback if hawkish. Investors are on high alert.

]]> Silver Crashes ₹3,400+; Gold Weakens on Fed Watch https://newsanalysisindia.com/business/silver-crashes-%e2%82%b93400-gold-weakens-on-fed-watch/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/silver-crashes-%e2%82%b93400-gold-weakens-on-fed-watch/ Precious metals took a hit in Mumbai on Monday, as silver prices cratered by more than ₹3,400 and gold softened ahead of the crucial US Federal Reserve policy review. The downturn erased recent gains, leaving investors wary in a high-stakes environment.

MCX data showed the gold contract for April 2026 trading 0.75% lower at ₹1,57,274 after a 1,192-point fall. The metal swung wildly, peaking at ₹1,57,347 and bottoming at ₹1,56,665 during the session.

Silver’s slide was steeper: the May 2026 futures lost 1.19% or 3,435 points to close at ₹2,56,340, with intraday lows at ₹2,54,367 and highs at ₹2,56,444.

Overseas, gold dipped 0.66% to $5,028/oz and silver fell 0.79% to $80.70/oz. Experts point to the Fed meeting—from March 17 to 18—as the main trigger. With crude oil prices stubbornly above $100/barrel, expectations are for unchanged rates, prompting profit-taking and dollar strength to weigh on bullion.

Counterbalancing this, escalating Middle East risks sustain support. The absence of any Iran conflict resolution, coupled with recent US-Israel strikes on vital infrastructure and Tehran’s retaliation threats, bolsters the case for gold and silver as hedges.

As the week unfolds, the Fed outcome will be pivotal. Traders advise monitoring oil trends and currency moves closely, as they could prolong the current weakness or spark a rebound in these safe-haven assets.

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