Gold Spot Price (gold/USD)
$4,172.32
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
$4,172.32
1 gr
$134.14
1 kg
$134,142.94
Prev Close
$4,194.65
Open
$4,172.32
Day High
$4,217.29
Day Low
$4,172.18
1 oz
$60.63
1 gr
$1.95
1 kg
$1,949.39
Prev Close
$60.82
Open
$60.63
Day High
$61.46
Day Low
$60.48
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Current Situation
As of 12 October 2026, gold (XAU/USD) is holding near the $4,200 area after an early rebound, with spot prices briefly touching around $4,206 before easing toward ~$4,175. Softer oil and a muted dollar provided support, though some profit-taking appeared in thin holiday trading.
Key Drivers
- Softening oil prices after Trump’s reported Russia-Ukraine “energy ceasefire,” which eased near-term inflation worries (CNBC, Bloomberg).
- A weaker/softer US dollar, making gold more affordable for non-dollar buyers.
- Record gold ETF inflows ($10 billion in September, $31 billion in Q3) lifting holdings to 4,256 tonnes, plus continued central-bank buying led by China.
- Ongoing Middle East tensions adding a safe-haven bid.
- High US real yields and shifting Fed rate expectations remaining a counterweight.
Short-Term Outlook (1-7 days)
Price action is likely to stay choppy ahead of key data. Traders are watching the $4,175–$4,200 zone for support and the $4,227 area for any upside break. RoboForex sees potential toward $4,290 if the dollar stays soft and oil remains subdued, while elevated yields could cap gains.
Long-Term Outlook (1-3 months)
Structural demand from ETFs and central banks continues to underpin the broader uptrend. UBS maintains a December 2026 target of $4,600 and March 2027 at $5,000. Goldman Sachs (via Kitco) points to $4,900 in 2026 on strong sovereign buying, while SSGA’s base case sits at $4,750–$5,500 by end-Q1 2027.
What to Watch
Wednesday’s US CPI release (14 October) is the main catalyst; hotter figures could lift December rate-hike odds (currently ~86%) and pressure gold via yields and the dollar. Confirmation or failure of the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, further Middle East developments, and any shift in Fed pricing will also matter.
Current price: $4,172.32/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $4,172.32 | -$22.33 | -0.53% | |
| 1 Week | $4,134.77 | +$37.55 | +0.91% | |
| 1 Month | $4,334.01 | -$161.69 | -3.73% | |
| 3 Months | $4,083.00 | +$89.32 | +2.19% | |
| 6 Months | $4,667.37 | -$495.05 | -10.61% | |
| 1 Year | $3,972.60 | +$199.72 | +5.03% | |
| Since 2026 | $4,361.55 | -$189.24 | -4.34% | |
| Since 2025 | $2,669.00 | +$1,503.32 | +56.33% | |
| Since 2024 | $2,073.40 | +$2,098.92 | +101.23% | |
| Since 2023 | $1,846.10 | +$2,326.22 | +126.01% | |
| Since 2022 | $1,800.10 | +$2,372.22 | +131.78% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | $4,172.32 | $4,194.65 | $4,217.29 | $4,172.18 | Today -22.33 (-0.53%) |
Silver (XAG) | $60.63 | $60.82 | $61.46 | $60.48 | Today -0.19 (-0.31%) |