Jordan Daily – Gold prices were mixed on Wednesday in the final trading day of 2025 and are set to end the year with gains of more than 60% as U.S. interest rate easing, central bank buying, and geopolitical risks fueled demand for bullion.
Spot gold added 0.1% to $4,343.24 an ounce by 09:37 ET (14:37 GMT), with many investors locking in profits after a powerful rally. U.S. Gold Futures slipped 0.7% to $4,357.80.
Gold hit a record high of $4,549.71/oz earlier in the week, and was set to end the year 64% higher – its largest rise since 1979.
