Gold price today, Monday, November 24: Gold holds below $4,100 despite rising hopes for rate reduction

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $4,069.20 per ounce on Monday, down 0.3% from Friday’s close of $4,079.50. The price of gold has remained below $4,100 since Nov. 19. The near-term interest-rate outlook continues to influence demand and pricing for the yellow metal. Traders currently predict a 73.5% chance the Fed will lower rates by a quarter-point in December, according to CME FedWatch. The chances increased after New York Fed President John Williams spoke last week, expressing support for another rate r ...