Gold (XAU/USD) prices fell slightly on the final trading day of 2025, trading near $4,310 per troy ounce during Wednesday's European session. Non-yielding precious metals, including gold, lost ground after the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting, released on Tuesday, indicated a deep split within the committee.
Some Federal Reserve (Fed) officials have said it may be best to leave interest rates unchanged for the time being after the committee delivered three rate cuts this year. However, some policymakers believe it may be appropriate to refrain from further rate cuts if inflation declines over time.
Gold prices are on track for their strongest annual gain in 2025, rising more than 64%, with the rally accelerating in late April following US President Donald Trump's global tariffs. This momentum has been further supported by strong central bank buying and rising holdings in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Demand for the safe-haven gold could increase along with geopolitical tensions as investors reassess fading hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal following an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. Russia said it would toughen its stance in peace talks after accusing Kyiv of carrying out the attack, an accusation Kyiv rejected as baseless and aimed at derailing negotiations.
In the Middle East, Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and Iran's declaration of "full-scale war" with the United States, Europe, and Israel have raised fears of broader instability, while Trump warned of further attacks if Iran resumes development of its nuclear program. (alg)
Source: FXstreet
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