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Recession watch: How far will Fed go to control inflation? – Source – Kitco News

Official portrait of Governor Jerome H. Powell. Mr. Powell took office on May 25, 2012, to fill an unexpired term ending January 31, 2014. For more information, visit http://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bios/board/powell.htm

Gold is seeing an encouraging start to the year as analysts weigh the consequences of a potential mistake by the Federal Reserve. The precious metal is up more than 1% as the inflation narrative attracts new investors. Here’s a look at Kitco’s top three stories of the week: