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Gold edges higher as risk sentiment deteriorates on mixed US jobs data, geopolitical tension, Fed comments

Dec 18, 2025

New York [US], December 18: The XAU/USD pair continues to advance amid a weakening market mood, trading near weekly highs around $4,340. Gains in the precious metal remain cautious, as investors await key economic events in Europe and the United States.
It climbed on Wednesday, gaining 0.87% after a mixed US employment report, escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, and remarks by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller.
At the time of writing, gold is trading at $4,337, retreating from an intraday high of $4,349.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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