PRECIOUS-Gold steadies as Fed independence concerns offset easing geopolitical woes
Gold steadied at $4,836.09/oz after hitting a record high of $4,887.82/oz, amid concerns over the U.S. Federal Reserve's independence. President Trump eased geopolitical tensions by stepping back from tariff threats against Denmark. Goldman Sachs raised its December 2026 gold forecast to $5,400/oz, anticipating central banks will buy an average of 60 tons of gold that year. Spot silver rose to $94.26/oz, while platinum dipped to $2,472.33/oz after reaching $2,511.80/oz.