Gold Spot Price (gold/CHF)
CHF 3,755.56
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
CHF 3,755.56
1 gr
CHF 120.74
1 kg
CHF 120,743.92
Prev Close
CHF 3,776.47
Open
CHF 3,755.56
Day High
CHF 3,774.67
Day Low
CHF 3,702.64
1 oz
CHF 62.20
1 gr
CHF 2.00
1 kg
CHF 1,999.89
Prev Close
CHF 63.15
Open
CHF 62.20
Day High
CHF 63.14
Day Low
CHF 61.47
Current Situation
As of April 20, 2026, gold has dipped below $4,800, pressured by renewed Middle East tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which are lifting oil prices and the USD (FXStreet, Investing.com).
Key Drivers
- Middle East tensions: Strait of Hormuz issues are strengthening the USD and oil, weighing on gold.
- Fading Fed rate cuts: Expectations for cuts have fallen to 27%, stalling gold's recent rally (FXEmpire).
- Geopolitical outlook: UBS predicts a substantial rally if tensions linger and rates ease (via KitcoNewsNOW).
Short-Term Outlook (1-7 days)
Downward pressure likely persists with current tensions and low rate-cut odds; watch $4,800 as key support and $4,870 as recent resistance.
Long-Term Outlook (1-3 months)
Bullish trend intact per UBS and Kitco analysts, with potential for 20% gains above current levels in 2026 if uncertainty remains elevated.
What to Watch
- Resolution or escalation of Strait of Hormuz tensions.
- Updates on Fed rate cut probabilities.
- China's potential sulfuric acid export halt and critical minerals shifts (hot on X via GoldTelegraph_).
(Medium confidence overall.)
Current price: CHF 3,755.56/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | CHF 3,755.56 | -CHF 20.92 | -0.55% | |
| 1 Week | CHF 3,718.98 | +CHF 36.58 | +0.98% | |
| 1 Month | CHF 3,512.74 | +CHF 242.82 | +6.91% | |
| 3 Months | CHF 3,752.39 | +CHF 3.17 | +0.08% | |
| 6 Months | CHF 3,407.39 | +CHF 348.17 | +10.22% | |
| 1 Year | CHF 2,615.61 | +CHF 1,139.95 | +43.58% | |
| Since 2026 | CHF 3,409.07 | +CHF 346.49 | +10.16% | |
| Since 2025 | CHF 2,086.14 | +CHF 1,669.42 | +80.02% | |
| Since 2024 | CHF 1,620.61 | +CHF 2,134.95 | +131.74% | |
| Since 2023 | CHF 1,442.95 | +CHF 2,312.61 | +160.27% | |
| Since 2022 | CHF 1,406.99 | +CHF 2,348.57 | +166.92% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | CHF 3,755.56 | CHF 3,776.47 | CHF 3,774.67 | CHF 3,702.64 | Today -20.92 (-0.55%) |
Silver (XAG) | CHF 62.20 | CHF 63.15 | CHF 63.14 | CHF 61.47 | Today -0.95 (-1.51%) |