Gold steady ahead of key US inflation data; silver near record highs

Silver Price Today at 9:34 (Dec 19, 2025): XAG/USD Near $66 as Softer US Inflation Keeps Fed Cut Bets Alive

Silver prices are holding close to record territory on Friday, December 19, 2025, as traders balance a cooler U.S. inflation print (supportive for rate-cut expectations) against a firmer dollar and year-end positioning. At around 09:34 GMT (FXStreet’s latest update just ahead of that at 09:32 GMT), spot silver (XAG/USD) traded at $65.76 per troy ounce, up about 0.5% from Thursday’s close. FXStreet Silver price today: the latest levels investors …

Gold Prices Edge Lower Locally and Globally as Dollar Rises, Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data

Gold prices posted a modest decline in both local and global markets during Thursday’s trading session, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and heightened investor caution ahead of the release of U.S. inflation data, which is expected to shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy moves, according to a report by the iSagha platform.

Silver tops $66/oz to hit a record high

Spot silver gained nearly 4% to $66.22 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $66.88 earlier in the session Silver prices surpassed $66 an ounce to a record high on Wednesday, while gold firmed as hopes of rate cuts by the U.S. central bank renewed after signs of a weak labour market, and as escalating Venezuela- U.S. tensions boosted safe-haven demand. Spot silver gained nearly 4% to $66.22 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $66.8…

Gold Holds, Silver Shines: Markets Rally Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

Gold and silver markets were relatively stable, with gold supported by signals from the Federal Reserve suggesting a cautious approach to interest rates, while a strong U.S. dollar limited further gains. Silver remained close to its record highs, reflecting ongoing investor interest. The markets were also eyeing upcoming U.S. inflation data, which could influence prices in the near term. Commenting on the yellow metal prices Kedia Advisory repor…

Gold steady ahead of key US inflation data; silver near record highs

GOLD prices were steady on Thursday, supported by dovish Federal Reserve signals but restrained by a resilient dollar ahead of key US inflation data this week, while silver hovered near record highs.