# Gold steady, silver near all-time high as rate-cut bets, demand trends shape outlook - CNBC TV18

> Spot gold eased 0.1% to $4,334.70 an ounce on December 18 after rising more than 1% the prior session, while silver hit a record $66.88 an ounce. The dollar index held near a one-week high ahead of US inflation data.

- Date: 2025-12-18 · published 2025-12-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21408-gold-steady-silver-near-all-time-high-as-rate-cut-bets-demand-trends-shape
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

Precious metals moves reflect rate expectations and industrial demand for silver, with no direct effect on feed grain or protein supply. The story is routine market commentary.

## Sources

- cnbctv18.com: https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/commodities/gold-silver-prices-all-time-high-rates-rate-cut-bets-demand-outlook-ws-l-19795172.htm

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