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Gold Spot Price (gold/GBP)

£3,556.54

per troy ounce

Today -19.92 (-0.56%)

Gold & Silver

Au
Gold
Spot price
Today -19.92 (-0.56%)
£3,556.54GBP

1 oz

£3,556.54

1 gr

£114.35

1 kg

£114,345.21

Prev Close

£3,576.45

Open

£3,556.54

Day High

£3,574.75

Day Low

£3,506.53

Ag
Silver
Spot price
Today -0.92 (-1.53%)
£58.89GBP

1 oz

£58.89

1 gr

£1.89

1 kg

£1,893.48

Prev Close

£59.81

Open

£58.89

Day High

£59.79

Day Low

£58.22

What's Happening with Gold?

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.)

Gold/USD Trading Chart
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Gold Price Performance

Current price: £3,556.54/ troy oz

PeriodStart PriceChangeChange (%)Trend
Today£3,556.54-£19.92-0.56%
1 Week£3,522.00+£34.53+0.98%
1 Month£3,326.68+£229.85+6.91%
3 Months£3,553.65+£2.89+0.08%
6 Months£3,226.91+£329.62+10.21%
1 Year£2,477.07+£1,079.47+43.58%
Since 2026£3,228.50+£328.03+10.16%
Since 2025£1,975.65+£1,580.89+80.02%
Since 2024£1,534.77+£2,021.77+131.73%
Since 2023£1,366.52+£2,190.02+160.26%
Since 2022£1,332.47+£2,224.07+166.91%

Market Summary

MetalPricePrev CloseHighLowChange
Gold (XAU)
£3,556.54£3,576.45£3,574.75£3,506.53Today -19.92 (-0.56%)
Silver (XAG)
£58.89£59.81£59.79£58.22Today -0.92 (-1.53%)

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