Gold Price Today at 9:34 AM ET (19.12.2025): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,326 as Dollar Firms; 2026 Forecasts Eye $4,900–$5,000
Spot gold hovered near $4,326 an ounce Friday morning in New York, holding close to record highs after a strong 2025 rally. Softer U.S. inflation data supported rate-cut expectations, but a firmer dollar capped gains. U.S. gold futures traded in the mid-$4,350s. Silver stood out at $65.93 per ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week.