Gold Price Today, November 5, 2025: Spot nears $3,984 as risk‑off tone returns; ADP +42k and Fed caution keep $4,000 in play
Updated: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Key takeaways Live market snapshot (Nov 5, 2025) Gold caught a risk‑off bid on Wednesday. By 2:30 p.m. ET, spot gold was up ~1.3% at $3,983.89/oz, while U.S. December futures settled up 0.8% at $3,992.90. Silver, platinum and palladium also firmed into the New York afternoon. Reuters Earlier in the London session, spot was +0.8% around $3,963 as the U.S. dollar paused and equities softened on valuation worries—signs of the broader risk aversion that helped stabilize bullion after Tuesday’s slide. Kitco On COMEX, morning activity showed lighter volumes but higher open interest, suggesting dip‑buyers and