Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain<\/strong> on Friday<\/strong>, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts<\/strong> and safe-haven demand<\/strong> amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce<\/strong> on Thursday<\/strong> before pulling back slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of 0700 GMT<\/strong>, spot gold dipped 0.5% to $3,028.77 an ounce<\/strong>, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar<\/strong>. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures eased 0.3% to $3,035.70<\/strong>. Despite the decline, gold remained 1.5% higher for the week<\/strong>, underscoring continued investor appetite for the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A whirlwind of factors<\/strong>, including monetary policy shifts, trade tensions, and geopolitical instability<\/strong>, has fueled gold\u2019s surge in 2025. So far this year, gold has posted 16 record highs<\/strong>, with four instances of breaking above the crucial $3,000 level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gold\u2019s recent rally has been underpinned by shifting Federal Reserve policy expectations<\/strong>. On Wednesday<\/strong>, the Fed held its benchmark interest rate steady<\/strong> at 4.25%-4.50%<\/strong>, as widely expected. However, policymakers indicated two quarter-percentage-point cuts by the end of the year<\/strong>, reinforcing a dovish outlook that tends to favor non-yielding assets like gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding to concerns, Fed Chair Jerome Powell<\/strong> acknowledged that President Donald Trump\u2019s initial economic policies<\/strong>, particularly import tariffs<\/strong>, have tilted the U.S. economy toward slower growth and temporarily higher inflation<\/strong>. This combination of growth uncertainty and inflationary risks<\/strong> has further strengthened gold\u2019s appeal as a hedge against economic instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond monetary policy, geopolitical turmoil has amplified safe-haven inflows into gold<\/strong>. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East<\/strong> remains a key driver, with Israel resuming airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza on Thursday<\/strong>, ending a two-month ceasefire<\/strong>. The intensification of the conflict led to the deaths of 91 Palestinians<\/strong>, adding to global concerns over escalating instability in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such geopolitical uncertainties often drive demand for gold<\/strong>, as investors seek to hedge against market volatility and geopolitical risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While gold has sustained gains<\/strong>, other precious metals faced weekly losses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these declines, gold\u2019s resilient rally underscores its role as a preferred store of value<\/strong> amid rising macroeconomic and geopolitical risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As investors brace for further economic and geopolitical developments<\/strong>, gold\u2019s trajectory will likely be influenced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now, gold continues to shine<\/strong>, driven by a mix of monetary policy shifts, trade uncertainty, and geopolitical risks<\/strong>\u2014a powerful combination that has propelled the metal to historic highs<\/strong> in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday before pulling back slightly. 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