Gold Prices Surge as Markets Bet on Decisive Fed Rate Cut
December 20, 2025
Gold prices hit new highs as investors increase bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut amid cooling US economic signals.
Last Updated: December 20, 2025 08:12 GMT
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil (WTI) | $56.55 |
+0.18
▲
+0.32%
|
| Crude Oil (BRENT) | $60.15 |
+0.04
▲
+0.07%
|
| Natural Gas | $3.98 |
+0.05
▲
+1.27%
|
| Gasoline | $2.89 |
+1.19
▲
+70.00%
|
December 20, 2025
Gold prices hit new highs as investors increase bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut amid cooling US economic signals.
December 20, 2025
Silver prices jumped nearly 2.5 percent reaching new record territory driven by a chronic supply deficit in the solar sector.
December 20, 2025
Copper futures rose over 1.2 percent as LME inventory levels continue to fall amidst rising demand for electrification projects.
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Shanghai Rebar futures stabilized near 3,085 Yuan as domestic producers implement voluntary cuts to manage inventory.
December 20, 2025
Oil prices settled marginally higher but remain in a bearish trend due to expected OPEC production increases in 2026.
December 20, 2025
Brent prices held steady at $60.15 as the market weighs fresh UK sanctions on Russian oil firms against a broad global surplus.
December 20, 2025
US natural gas fell over 3 percent this week as weather models shift to warmer patterns, reducing heating demand expectations.
December 20, 2025
US gas prices fell to a weekly average of $2.89 per gallon, the lowest level since early 2021 as inventories grow.
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Ethanol held steady near $1.71 as strong export demand from Europe and Asia offsets rising corn feedstock costs.
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Propane spot prices settled at 69 cents per gallon with comfortable inventory levels preventing a seasonal price spike.
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Methanol futures in China rose to 2,135 Yuan per ton as industrial sentiment improves across the domestic chemical sector.
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Naphtha prices eased to $508.50 per ton as global oil surplus concerns outweigh firm petrochemical demand.
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