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    Gold eased on Thursday, pulling back from a near one-week high, after the US Federal Reserve delivered a divided interest rate cut that left investors uncertain about the pace of easing next year, while silver notched another record high. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,221.49 per ounce, as of 0300 GMT, after touching its highest since December 5 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery gained 0.6% to $4,249.70 per ounce. “Gold has been unable to kick on with things today because the Fed’s message was essentially that any further rate cuts could be few and far between,” KCM Trade Chief Market ... (full story)

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Dec 11, 2025 2:01am
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Gold Edges Toward October Highs

Gold climbed toward $4,223 per ounce, extending its rally for a third session and nearing its October peak. The Fed cut rates as expected and signaled it may slow the pace of easing, though Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to deeper reductions if needed while ruling out hikes.

The central bank kept its projection of one 2026 cut but flagged greater uncertainty ahead. Stronger growth forecasts, softer inflation expectations, and elevated geopolitical risks continued to support safe-haven demand.

Gold holds support near $4180, with first resistance at $4260.

R1: 4260 | S1: 4180
R2: 4300 | S2: 4110
R3: 4380 | S3: 4000
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