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Gold nears record highs as dovish Fed outlook underpins demand
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its advance on Friday as expectations build for further monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) after this week’s interest rate cut. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,337, just shy of its all-time high near $4,381, marked on October 20. The latest leg higher helped Bullion break out of a two-week consolidation range, as markets continue to reassess the Fed’s policy path into 2026. The shift in sentiment follows Wednesday’s decision to lower borrowing costs by 25 basis points (bps), marking the third rate cut this year. While the Fed stopped short of offering ... (full story)
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From thegoldforecast.com | Dec 11, 2025
The precious metals market continues to exhibit remarkable strength, with silver achieving a new all-time high and gold advancing toward its own record levels. This sustained momentum reflects both technical pattern confirmation and fundamental support from persistent U.S. dollar weakness, creating a compelling narrative for investors monitoring these ...
