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Gold Price Today

Track the live gold spot price in USD per troy ounce. Real-time XAU/USD data with interactive charts and historical prices.

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Understanding the Gold Price

The gold spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce of gold. This price is determined by trading on global commodity exchanges, with COMEX (part of CME Group) being the primary benchmark. Gold is quoted in XAU/USD — the price of one troy ounce in US dollars.

  • US Dollar Index (DXY) — Gold typically moves inversely to the dollar
  • Federal Reserve Policy — Interest rate decisions impact gold demand
  • Inflation Expectations — Gold is traditionally an inflation hedge
  • Geopolitical Events — Uncertainty drives safe-haven buying
  • Central Bank Reserves — Large purchases by China, Russia, and others
  • ETF Flows — Physical gold ETF inflows/outflows affect prices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price today?
The gold price changes constantly during market hours. Our live chart above shows the real-time XAU/USD price updated with live market data from COMEX. Gold is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce (31.1035 grams).
What affects the gold price?
Gold prices are influenced by US Dollar strength, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, inflation expectations, geopolitical events, central bank buying, and ETF flows. A weaker dollar typically means higher gold prices.
Where is gold traded?
Gold is traded on multiple global exchanges including COMEX (US), LBMA (London), SHFE (Shanghai), TOCOM (Tokyo), and MCX (India). The spot price represents immediate delivery, while futures prices are for future delivery dates.
Is gold a good investment?
Gold has historically been a store of value and hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. It doesn't generate income like stocks or bonds but can provide portfolio diversification. Investment suitability depends on individual financial goals and risk tolerance.
How much does one troy ounce of gold weigh?
One troy ounce of gold weighs 31.1035 grams (1.097 regular/avoirdupois ounces). This is the standard unit used for pricing precious metals worldwide. A troy ounce is about 10% heavier than a standard ounce.
What is the COMEX gold inventory?
COMEX gold inventory refers to the physical gold stored in CME Group-approved warehouses in New York. It is divided into 'registered' gold (available for delivery against futures contracts) and 'eligible' gold (meets purity standards but not yet available for delivery). MetalCharts tracks daily COMEX inventory changes.
What is the Shanghai Gold Premium?
The Shanghai Gold Premium (or discount) is the difference between the gold price on the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) and the international spot price. A premium indicates strong physical demand in China, the world's largest gold consumer. MetalCharts tracks this premium daily.
What are gold market hours?
Gold trades nearly 24 hours on weekdays. COMEX electronic trading (Globex) runs Sunday 6:00 PM to Friday 5:00 PM ET. The LBMA in London sets benchmark fixes at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM GMT. Shanghai Gold Exchange trades during Asian hours. Spot prices are quoted continuously during these sessions.