Interest Rate IncreasesHere are my predictions re. the next interest rate announcements:
Canada:
BOC will announce an increase of 75 bps to 4.00% today (October 26)
USA:
FED will announce an increase to its Federal Funds Rate by 75 bps to the 3.75 - 4.00% range when it makes its next interest rate announcement on November 2.
It's possible "only" a 50 bps raise will be announced by the BOC and/or FED, but I think it's more likely that 75 bps jumps will occur.
When it comes to the price of gold, it's the FED numbers that matter.
Let's see what happens.