On December 22, 2025 (GMT-5), XAU/USD staged a strong rally to fresh all-time highs, driven by a confluence of bullish factors. The pair opened around 4341.92, traded within a wide range of 4337.98 to 4420.65, and closed sharply higher with a daily gain exceeding 1.8%. The rally was fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions—including heightened U.S.-Venezuela disputes, lingering Middle East conflicts, and ongoing Russia-Ukraine hostilities—that boosted safe-haven demand. Adding to the momentum were expectations of Federal Reserve policy easing in 2026, a weakening U.S. dollar index (down 0.46% to 98.26), and continued central bank gold purchases, while strong inflows into gold ETFs further reinforced bullish sentiment. This move extended the year-to-date gain to over 67%, marking a historic rally for the precious metal.

The market outlook for tomorrow is bearish, with a target price of 4439.49.

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