Gold Price Today at 5:01 (Dec. 24, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,500 After Record Spike to $4,525
Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce for the first time on December 24, 2025, hitting a record $4,525.18 before slipping as traders took profits in thin holiday trading. By 5:01 a.m. ET, COMEX futures traded near $4,503.40, while spot gold later eased to $4,479.38. The rally was fueled by rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.