Gold Price Today, December 5, 2025 (3:30 p.m. EST): XAU/USD Hovers Near $4,200 as Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut
As New York heads into late afternoon trading on Friday, December 5, 2025, gold prices are holding above the psychological $4,200 per ounce level, with investors laser‑focused on U.S. inflation data and next week’s Federal Reserve decision. Live gold price at around 3:30 p.m. EST Based on real‑time spot prices for XAU/USD, gold was trading just above $4,200 per ounce around 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, edging slightly lower on the day but still near historic highs. On Investing.com, spot gold was quoted at about $4,203 per ounce at 15:29:45 ET, after moving in an intraday range of roughly $4,195 to $4,259.Investing.com Key intraday