Gold Price Today, November 17, 2025: Spot Gold Slips Toward $4,020 as Dollar Firms; Traders Eye Fed Minutes and Delayed U.S. Jobs Data
Gold prices slipped Monday as the U.S. dollar strengthened and traders lowered bets on a near-term Fed rate cut. Spot gold traded near $4,019 an ounce by mid-afternoon in New York, while December COMEX futures settled at $4,074.50. Earlier, gold briefly topped $4,100 before retreating. Markets await Fed minutes and the delayed U.S. jobs report later this week.