Gold markets found their footing on Tuesday after experiencing their steepest drop since December 18, when investors liquidated positions to cover losses in technology stocks. The selloff was precipitated by DeepSeek’s announcement of a low-cost AI model, which challenged the dominance of established AI companies. Despite this turbulence, gold has maintained its position above $2,742 per ounce, supported by stable European equities and broader market recovery. Analysts remain bullish on gold’s prospects for 2025, citing multiple supporting factors including potential Fed rate cuts, Trump’s inflationary policies, and ongoing market uncertainty. Meanwhile, as the Federal Reserve begins its first meeting of the year, attention turns to monetary policy decisions, though Trump’s recent comments about wanting lower borrowing costs have raised questions about the Fed’s independence. While gold and silver maintain strong positions, analysts have reduced their forecasts for platinum and palladium due to persistent demand challenges.