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Gold

Gold Price Today

As of August 8, 2026, the gold price is $4,342.16 per troy ounce, down 0.01% over the past 24 hours. The price is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce and updates continuously as COMEX futures and over-the-counter markets trade. That works out to $139.60 per gram and $139,604 per kilogram.

Live gold spot price in USD per troy ounce, updated with real-time XAU/USD data from COMEX. Interactive charts, historical prices, and key market drivers.

$4,342.16
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$4,342.16

All-Time High

$5,589.38(Jan 28, 2026)

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Data Methodology

Where does this price data come from?
Gold spot prices are aggregated from trusted market data sources tracking the primary global exchanges, with automatic fallback for redundancy. Prices are updated in real-time during market hours, ensuring you always see the latest data. All prices reflect the latest available mid-market spot rate.
How is the gold spot price determined?
The gold spot price is derived from the most actively traded futures contracts on COMEX (CME Group) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery, calculated from near-month futures contracts adjusted for carry costs. During off-hours, prices reflect OTC (over-the-counter) trading across global markets, providing continuous 24-hour price discovery.
When are precious metals markets open?
COMEX futures trade Sunday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET (23 hours per day with a 1-hour break). The London Bullion Market (LBMA) operates Monday to Friday with two daily fixings: AM fix at 10:30 AM London time and PM fix at 3:00 PM London time. Outside of formal exchange hours, precious metals continue to trade on OTC markets globally, meaning prices can move 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Our data reflects these continuous market movements.

Gold Price Chart (Live)

The interactive gold price graph above tracks XAU/USD in real time. Use the range controls to view the live gold price chart over a single session or zoom out across five decades, and open the full dashboard for a complete gold spot price chart with indicators and history back to 1970.

Gold Spot Price Today

The gold spot price is the current market price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce of gold; traders often shorten it to spot gold. Global commodity exchanges determine the spot price of gold today, with COMEX (part of CME Group) serving as the primary benchmark for price discovery. The current gold spot price is quoted as XAU/USD, the price of one troy ounce in US dollars under the ISO 4217 currency code system. This code reflects gold's unique status as both a commodity and a monetary asset.

Two interconnected markets drive gold pricing. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets twice-daily benchmark fixes used to settle contracts and value portfolios worldwide. COMEX futures in New York provide continuous electronic price discovery nearly 24 hours a day on weekdays. The interaction between London's physical market and New York's futures market creates the global reference price that bullion dealers, jewelers, central banks, and ETF custodians all rely on.

The difference between spot and futures prices, known as the basis or contango, reflects storage costs, interest rates, and market expectations. Futures trading at a significant premium to spot signals tightening physical supply or heightened forward demand. Backwardation (spot above futures) is rare in gold and indicates acute physical shortages.

Gold's enduring value comes from its scarcity, durability, and millennia-long track record as a store of value. Unlike fiat currencies, gold cannot be printed or debased by central bank policy. Annual mine production adds roughly 1.7% to the existing above-ground supply of approximately 220,000 tonnes, giving gold one of the highest stock-to-flow ratios of any asset.

This fundamental scarcity, combined with gold's role as a safe-haven during periods of economic uncertainty, underpins its pricing dynamics across every major exchange.

US Dollar Index (DXY): Gold moves inversely to the dollar; a weaker dollar lifts gold prices
Federal Reserve Policy: Interest rate decisions directly impact the opportunity cost of holding gold
Inflation Expectations: Gold is a proven inflation hedge with a multi-century track record
Geopolitical Events: Wars, sanctions, and political instability drive safe-haven buying
Central Bank Reserves: Sustained purchases by China, Poland, India, and other central banks support demand
ETF Flows: Physical gold ETF inflows and outflows move measurable quantities of bullion

Data provided by MetalCharts, a free precious metals tracking platform offering real-time prices, interactive charts, historical data, and portfolio tools for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. Prices sourced from major global exchanges including COMEX, LBMA, and LME, updated continuously during market hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price today?
The gold price changes constantly during market hours. The live chart above shows the real-time XAU/USD price updated with market data from COMEX. Gold is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce (31.1035 grams).
What is the spot price of gold today?
The spot price of gold today is displayed live at the top of this page, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce and refreshed continuously while COMEX futures trade. Spot is the price for immediate delivery; physical coins and bars sell for the spot price plus a dealer premium.
What affects the gold price?
Six primary factors drive gold prices: US Dollar strength, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, inflation expectations, geopolitical events, central bank buying, and ETF flows. A weaker dollar pushes gold prices higher because gold becomes cheaper for holders of other currencies, increasing demand.
Where is gold traded?
Gold trades on multiple global exchanges: COMEX (US), LBMA (London), SHFE (Shanghai), the Osaka Exchange (Japan, formerly TOCOM), and MCX (India). The spot price reflects immediate delivery, while futures prices represent future delivery dates. COMEX and LBMA together set the global reference price.
Is gold a good investment?
Gold has preserved purchasing power across centuries and serves as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. It does not generate income like stocks or bonds, but it provides portfolio diversification and reduces overall volatility. Allocation depends on individual financial goals and risk tolerance.
How much does one troy ounce of gold weigh?
One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, which is about 10% heavier than a standard avoirdupois ounce (28.35 grams). The troy ounce is the universal unit for pricing precious metals worldwide.
What is the COMEX gold inventory?
COMEX gold inventory is 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 is 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 signals 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 sets benchmark fixes at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM London time. The Shanghai Gold Exchange operates during Asian hours. Spot prices are quoted continuously across these sessions.