A confluence of factors – the U.S. job market’s resilience, controlled inflation, and accelerated growth – suggest that Fed officials might project an economic soft landing in their upcoming forecasts. As the yellow metal’s appeal wanes in light of soft-landing predictions and prolonged high rates, the market is looking for fresh triggers to reignite bullish sentiments. The Road Ahead:  Fed Dependent With gold’s performance intricately linked to interest rate moves, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming policy meeting.