Gold Rises Slightly Amid Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 28 2025
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Source: WSJ
Gold Price Movement: Gold prices have increased by 0.3% to US$4,170.80/oz, driven by expectations of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December.
Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Analysts from ANZ Research indicate that dovish comments from Fed policymakers have raised the likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut, with swap traders pricing in an 80% chance for the December meeting.
Market Sentiment: Investor sentiment has improved following reports that Kevin Hassett, a close ally of Trump, is the leading candidate for the next Fed chairman position.
Monitoring Developments: The market continues to keep an eye on the selection process for the new Fed chairman, which could influence future monetary policy decisions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
