Stock Market Update
19-Dec-25 14:00 ET
Gold climbs to $4,387/oz as softer inflation, Fed cut bets lift bullion despite firmer dollar
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[BRIEFING.COM] The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+1.12%) is in first place on Friday afternoon, up about 257 points.
Gold futures settled $22.80 higher (+0.5%) at $4,387.30/oz, up about +1.4% on the week, as softer U.S. inflation data and cooling labor conditions reinforced expectations for Fed rate cuts in early 2026, weighing on real yields and the dollar. Safe-haven demand, ongoing central bank buying, and steady ETF inflows have further supported bullion prices despite occasional bouts of dollar strength.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index at is up about +0.2% to $98.60.
