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The Federal Reserve meeting minutes' impact on precious metals (gold, silver) mainly depends on real interest rate expectations and dollar credibility. Considering the special context after the US-Iran ceasefire, the wording of the minutes will determine whether gold prices continue to rebound or test new lows.

Core impact logic: Real interest rates are the "pricing anchor"

Gold is a non-yielding asset, and its price is strongly negatively correlated with real interest rates (nominal interest rate - inflation expectations). The wording of the minutes influences gold prices by changing interest rate expectations:

Hawkish (bearish): Emphasizing "persistent inflation," "not ruling out rate hikes," "high rates lasting longer" → pushes up real interest rates → puts pressure on gold prices.

Dovish (bullish): Mentioning "over-tightening risks," "concerns about economic slowdown," "inflation is temporary" → lowers real interest rates → boosts gold prices.

Current special context: "Counterintuitive" rebound after ceasefire

Today (April 8), an unusual phenomenon occurred: the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire, and gold prices did not fall but rose (spot gold broke through $4,800). This is because market trading logic shifted from "safe-haven" to "inflation easing + rate cut expectations rekindled."

The key point in the minutes: If the minutes acknowledge this "transient inflation" logic, gold prices will continue to rebound; if they refute it and emphasize inflation risks, gold will give back today's gains.

Three types of wording to watch closely in the minutes

When the minutes are released tonight (02:00 AM Beijing time), focus on these statements:

Qualitative assessment of "geopolitical inflation" (most critical)

Bullish signal: Mentioning "oil shock is temporary," "will not significantly alter inflation trajectory." This indicates the Fed will not adopt a more hawkish stance due to oil prices, which is positive for gold.

Bearish signal: Emphasizing "energy prices may push up long-term inflation expectations," "inflation risks are skewed upward." This will undermine market expectations of rate cuts and be negative for gold.

Hints on "interest rate path"

Focus on whether any officials mention "over-tightening risks" or "lowered threshold for rate cuts." Even a few members holding this view will be interpreted by the market as dovish signals, boosting gold prices.

Potential concerns about "dollar credibility"

Deeper bullish: If the minutes reveal concerns over the US fiscal deficit or debt ceiling, even if the tone is hawkish, it may reinforce gold's "de-dollarization" appeal, creating a pattern of "more hawkish, more gold buying."

Beijing operational tips

Sensitive timing: 02:00-03:00 AM the next day. If the minutes lean dovish, gold may surge to the $4850-4900 range; if hawkish, it may retreat to $4700-4750.

Linked indicator: Immediately after the minutes are released, check the 10-year US Treasury yield (not the dollar index). A spike in yields usually signals a plunge in gold prices.

Silver characteristics: Silver has both precious metal and industrial attributes, with volatility 1.5-2 times that of gold. If the minutes are dovish, silver's rebound is usually larger than gold; if hawkish, its decline tends to be greater.

Summary: In the current fragile "ceasefire rebound" environment, if the Fed minutes downplay inflation risks, precious metals will see a new round of gains; if they emphasize anti-inflation resolve, gold prices will face sharp profit-taking pressure.