Gold Price Today (December 12, 2025): Why Gold Is Down After a Seven-Week High — Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Dollar Bounce, and Profit-Taking in Focus
Gold slipped 0.2% to $4,277.64/oz early Friday, retreating from a seven-week high after the Fed rally. The dip followed profit-taking, a firmer U.S. dollar, and renewed interest in stocks and industrial metals. Spot prices later stabilized near $4,280 and reached $4,330/oz in early U.S. trading. Asian demand cooled at higher prices, but traders still expect Fed easing in 2026.