Gold Holds Firm Near $5,000 as Fed Split and Middle East Risk Lift Safe-Haven Demand

Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly market wrap, where we take a look back at these last five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data, and headlines that had the most impact on gold prices and other key correlated assets— and may continue to in the future. Here’s what you need to know: Thin holiday liquidity and broad liquidation pressure pushed gold to a weekly low near $4,860 before buyers stepped back in and rebuilt positions. Fed meeting minutes reinforced a split comm ...