Federal Reserve Likely to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Concerns

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% during its upcoming meeting, as it continues to monitor inflation risks, according to FX Street citing Commerzbank.

Gold prices stabilized on Friday following a nearly 2% drop the previous day, reflecting ongoing market sensitivity to inflation and geopolitical tensions, FX Street reported.

For Japanese investors, the Fed’s decision and its impact on gold and currency markets remain critical, given Japan's close trade ties and sensitivity to global monetary policy shifts.