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Investors see an 89% chance that the U.S. central bank will increase interest rates by 50 basis points next week, with the rates peaking in May 2023

Investors have been closely watching for any indication that the Fed might slow or even pause its punishing schedule of rate hikes, the much-talked about pivot that would release the brakes the central bank slammed on the economy.

In recent days, Fed officials have said they expect smaller increases ahead than the four consecutive 75 basis point increases seen this year

Gold and silver prices on November 29: On Tuesday, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was Rs 52,980. The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold was Rs 48,560 on average. The silver prices dipped to Rs 61,400.

Typically, as interest rates rise, investors pull their money out of stocks and invest in fixed-income investments. Enough of that doesn’t seem to be happening.

Investors desperate for good news are all too ready to entertain the possibility that US inflation has peaked and the Chinese economy is reopening. Instead of overplaying policy tweaks, they ought to focus on the underlying issues that will determine whether the hoped-for shifts materialise.

Gold, silver prices on November 22: The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold is Rs 52,920 on November 22. The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold was Rs 48,500 on average.

Because of US dollar strength, we hope that lower US inflation will feed into lower rates and therefore a less buoyant dollar.

The domestic currency found relief as global market sentiment remained mixed over latest assertions by the US Federal Reserve.

Gold prices today: On November 18, Friday, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was Rs 53,190. The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold was Rs 48,760 on average.