Gold Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAU/USD Holds Above $4,200 as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Cut
Gold traded near $4,200 per ounce on December 9, 2025, with spot prices up about 0.3% for the day and nearly 56% year-on-year. Markets are positioning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with futures showing a similar range and a 12-month gain of about 56%. CME data indicates around a 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. Recent U.S. economic data has supported expectations for easier monetary policy.