Gold prices held steady around $2,615 an ounce as thin holiday trading and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s 2025 interest rate plans influenced market sentiment. Traders are weighing the prospect of fewer rate cuts next year, which could impact gold’s appeal as a non-yielding asset. Despite recent fluctuations, gold remains on track for a 25% gain in 2024, supported by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and central bank buying.

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How UBS’s $3,800 Gold Forecast Impacts Precious Metals Markets
UBS, the Swiss banking giant, recently made waves in the precious metals markets by raising its gold price forecast to $3,800 per ounce by late 2025. If this prediction materializes, that would be a significant 45% increase in 2025. Pretty incredible performance, but how does that stack up against other major years for precious metals? Understanding UBS’s Bullish Gold Prediction The investment bank’s dramatic upward revision from its previous target reflects a confluence of factors that could drive gold to historic highs. UBS analysts point to several key catalysts, including anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, persistent geopolitical tensions, and a