Gold price today, Friday, November 14: Gold hangs around $4,200 amid unclear rate outlook

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $4,174.90 per ounce on Friday, down 0.3% from Thursday’s close of $4,186.90. The price of gold was down in early trading. Gold demand from central banks and investors seeking safety continues, even as the short-term interest-rate outlook remains uncertain. The pause in government data is a factor. Some reports that were missed during the shutdown may never be published, leaving analysts in the dark about the Fed’s next move. On Thursday, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Preside ...