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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