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Analyst: Christmas Holiday Thin Liquidity May Amplify Gold's Current Rally

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December 22nd – Justin Low, an analyst at U.S. financial site Investinglive, noted that gold and silver traders haven’t let up as Christmas nears. Precious metals kept climbing this week, with spot gold hitting a fresh record high above $4,400 an ounce. If gold clearly holds above $4,400, it will pave the way for bigger gains. Gold’s real headwinds may not emerge until the second half of 2026, but markets could price in that outlook early—something not to rule out. The biggest risk to the gold rally story? Major central banks shifting from rate cuts to signaling future hikes. That’s a point to watch out for. For now, though, gold bulls will stay bullish. Still, thin trading liquidity could exaggerate current gains, especially with Christmas and New Year’s around the corner (which will thin out market volumes). While seasonal trends show December and January have been gold’s strongest months over the past two decades, traders should factor in liquidity risks when eyeing further upside.
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