We anticipate a gradual rise in interest rates over the year, along with a continued unwinding of the Fed's massive balance sheet as the economic recovery continues and the labor market remains relatively tight. (franklintempleton.com)
Not to mention the Federal Reserve, which is expected to begin unwinding its massive balance sheet before the end of the year. (businessinsider.com)
Whether it's mounting tensions with Russia / Syria and North Korea, a US stock market looking more vulnerable to a correction, the Fed attempting to unwind its massive balance sheet and tighten monetary policy, or the upcoming election in France — there are ample catalysts to propel gold higher. (hardassetsalliance.com)