Gold Spot Price (gold/USD)
$4,792.40
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
$4,792.40
1 gr
$154.08
1 kg
$154,078.96
Prev Close
$4,749.69
Open
$4,792.40
Day High
$4,796.42
Day Low
$4,741.03
1 oz
$77.84
1 gr
$2.50
1 kg
$2,502.68
Prev Close
$75.93
Open
$77.84
Day High
$77.96
Day Low
$75.39
XAU/USD (Gold) Market Summary
As of April 13, 2026 (10:00 UTC)
Current Situation
Gold prices have fallen to a near one-week low, down over 0.8% recently, as a stronger US dollar overshadows safe-haven demand amid surging oil prices (Reuters).
Key Drivers
- Stronger USD and fading Fed rate-cut hopes: Reduced expectations for Fed easing are pressuring gold lower (Reuters, FXStreet News).
- Geopolitical tensions and oil surge: Failed US-Iran talks have kept the Strait of Hormuz shut, pushing oil above $96 and diverting investor focus (Reuters, Gold Telegraph, Kitco News).
- China supply restrictions: Plans to halt sulfuric acid exports in May could disrupt mining and commodities (Gold Telegraph).
Short-Term Outlook (1-7 days)
Bearish bias with downward pressure from USD strength and oil shocks; watch for support near recent lows and any rebound on fresh geo headlines (medium confidence).
Long-Term Outlook (1-3 months)
Neutral to bullish broader trend as a hedge against inflation and tensions, though analysts like Peter Schiff note current war news is capping gains for now (Kitco News, Reuters).
What to Watch
- US-Iran negotiation outcomes and Strait of Hormuz reopening.
- Extent of oil supply disruptions and Fed response to energy-driven inflation.
- Key upcoming talks highlighted by market chatter (FXStreet, Gold Telegraph).
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Current price: $4,792.40/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $4,792.40 | +$42.71 | +0.90% | |
| 1 Week | $4,824.80 | -$32.41 | -0.67% | |
| 1 Month | $4,993.09 | -$200.69 | -4.02% | |
| 3 Months | $4,635.70 | +$156.70 | +3.38% | |
| 6 Months | $4,163.40 | +$629.00 | +15.11% | |
| 1 Year | $3,226.30 | +$1,566.10 | +48.54% | |
| Since 2026 | $4,361.55 | +$430.85 | +9.88% | |
| Since 2025 | $2,669.00 | +$2,123.40 | +79.56% | |
| Since 2024 | $2,073.40 | +$2,719.00 | +131.14% | |
| Since 2023 | $1,846.10 | +$2,946.30 | +159.60% | |
| Since 2022 | $1,800.10 | +$2,992.30 | +166.23% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | $4,792.40 | $4,749.69 | $4,796.42 | $4,741.03 | Today +42.71 (+0.90%) |
Silver (XAG) | $77.84 | $75.93 | $77.96 | $75.39 | Today +1.91 (+2.52%) |