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Live Gold Spot Price
XAU/USD
$3,996.30
per troy ounce
−0.76% (24h)
Market: Closed • Freshness: Live
Historical gold spot price with multiple timeframes
Gold spot · USD
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Prices come from OilPriceAPI's free tier, GoldAPI, or historical daily closes depending on availability; the pill above shows this price's source. Historical data: EIA and FRED for oil; daily closes for gold and silver. Not suitable for trading. Always verify with a regulated broker or exchange.
Gold often moves inversely to real (inflation-adjusted) interest rates. When real yields fall, gold becomes more attractive.
Gold trades globally almost around the clock, with prices updating continuously during market hours.
During times of economic or geopolitical uncertainty, investors often turn to gold as a store of value.
The live gold spot price is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce. The price updates continuously during trading hours based on global market activity.
Gold prices respond to real interest rates, currency movements, central bank policies, inflation expectations, and geopolitical risk. Investor demand and supply factors also play a role.
A troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, about 10% heavier than a standard (avoirdupois) ounce. Gold, silver, and other precious metals are traditionally measured in troy ounces.
No. The spot price is the reference for refined gold bullion. Dealers add premiums for fabrication, distribution, and profit. Premiums vary by product, quantity, and payment method.
XAU is the ISO 4217 currency code for one troy ounce of gold. XAU/USD represents the gold spot price in US dollars.
Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (US Eastern time) across global markets, with brief maintenance windows.