The price of Gold (XAUUSD) surged at the start of trading on Monday (December 22, 2025), achieving yet another all-time high.
As of 10:20 AM WIB, Gold reached $4,391 per troy ounce, surpassing the previous record of $4,381 per troy ounce set on October 22. Gold is now inching closer to the psychological level of $4,400 per troy ounce.
The positive sentiment surrounding Gold stems from expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year. Market participants are increasingly optimistic that interest rates will be reduced two to three times, which is more than the Fed’s own forecast of just one cut.
This optimism has emerged following the release of the latest US labor market and inflation data (Consumer Price Index/CPI) last week. The American labor market showed signs of weakness, with unemployment rising to 4.6% in November, the highest level since September 2021. Meanwhile, CPI growth saw a significant decline.
When the labor market weakens and inflation decreases, the potential for the Fed to lower interest rates increases. This creates a favorable outlook for Gold.
