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. Physical gold premiums in China have mirrored this surge, hitting unprecedented levels due to robust demand and limited fresh import quotas. 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.