BREAKING – Gold prices in Egypt steadied after a rally, trading near their highest in more than seven weeks as the dollar softened and U.S. bond yields eased ahead of key employment data due later this week.
Gold prices today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (Egypt)
– 24 karat: 6,606 pounds
– 21 karat: 5,780 pounds
– 18 karat: 4,954 pounds
– Gold pound: 46,240 pounds
Market momentum and what’s driving prices
Analysts say demand for gold remains robust as investors position themselves for the upcoming U.S. non-farm payrolls data. signs of a softer labor market could cap short-term yields and keep the U.S. dollar under pressure, supporting gold’s continued uptick toward the $4,380-$4,440 per ounce range.
The week’s focus is on the U.S. jobs report and related inflation data. Earlier,U.S. consumer prices for November and the timing of job-market releases where affected by a temporary government shutdown, complicating initial market expectations. For context on how payrolls shape policy, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ ongoing payrolls releases and methodology.
Federal Reserve policy remains a central theme. The United States central bank recently trimmed interest rates by 25 basis points, a move that featured internal disagreements and suggested the possibility of a temporary pause amid a still-elevated inflation backdrop and an unclear labor-market outlook. Policy signals from the Fed continue to influence gold’s appeal as an alternate store of value.
Additionally, large buyers outside the U.S. continue to shape the gold market.Notably,the People’s Bank of China posted further gold purchases,marking a 13th consecutive month of acquisitions in November,adding 0.9 tons and bringing its total to 2,305 tons. This surge underscores a continued demand to diversify reserves and supports global gold sentiment. For reference, see official updates from central banks and reserve-asset analyses.
Evergreen insights: why gold keeps mattering
Gold frequently enough acts as a hedge against currency and inflation risks. its performance tends to move with expectations for monetary policy,inflation trajectories,and the pace of economic growth. In environments where the dollar softens and real yields retreat, gold can attract both risk-averse and yield-seeking investors.
Investors should monitor three enduring drivers:
- Monetary policy expectations: Shifts in rate trajectories influence gold’s appeal as a non-interest-bearing asset.
- Labor market signals: A sturdy employment picture can support the dollar and weigh on gold,while softer payrolls may buoy gold as traders price in looser financial conditions.
- Geopolitical and macro real rates: Global reserve movements and real interest rates play a crucial role in gold’s relative attractiveness.
| Factor | Impact on Gold |
|---|---|
| Dollar strength | Weaker dollar tends to lift gold prices |
| U.S. yields | Lower yields support gold’s bid |
| U.S. payrolls | Disappointing data can spark risk-off buying in gold |
| Central bank buying | Signals ongoing demand from reserve managers |
What to watch next
The momentum of gold will hinge on the upcoming U.S. payrolls report and the broader inflation narrative. Market participants will look for signs of a cooling labor market and how that shapes the Fed’s path on interest rates. External factors like reserve diversification by large economies will also influence longer-term trajectories.
Reader questions
What factor drives your decision to buy gold – currency outlook, inflation, or policy signals?
Do you anticipate gold to break through the current resistance levels in the coming weeks?
Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for updates as markets react to the U.S. jobs data release and central-bank signals.
