What is the current gold price today?

The current gold spot price (XAU/USD) is $4787.61 per troy ounce. The price changes every few seconds during market hours. Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (New York time).

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Gold Price Today — Live XAU/USD

Q: What drives the gold price?

The main drivers of gold price are: (1) US dollar strength (DXY) — gold is priced in dollars, so a weaker dollar lifts gold, (2) real interest rates — when 10-year TIPS yields fall, gold rallies, (3) safe-haven demand during geopolitical tension or market stress, (4) central bank purchases, and (5) inflation expectations.

Q: Why does gold price change in real time?

Gold is traded in a global 24-hour over-the-counter market. Prices change tick-by-tick as buyers and sellers transact across London, New York, Zurich, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This page polls spot prices every 5 seconds from institutional data feeds.

Gold is currently trading at $4787.61 per troy ounce (-3.86 / -0.08% on the day). This page updates automatically every 5 seconds during market hours using institutional-grade spot feeds. Last updated: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:06:49 GMT.

XAU/USD · Spot Price · Per Troy Ounce

$4787.61

-3.86 (-0.08%)

Market Open · Live

Bid $4787.12 · Ask $4788.10

Spread $0.98

Day High

$4789.77

Day Low

$4779.44

Prev Close

$4791.47

1 Week

+0.90%

YTD

+10.14%

1 Year

+44.46%

Day Range

$4779.44$4789.77

52-Week Range

$1964.99$5596.68

What's Driving Gold Right Now?

Gold price movements are driven by a mix of macro forces. The most important ones to watch:

US Dollar (DXY) — Gold is priced in dollars. A weaker dollar typically lifts gold, stronger dollar pressures it.
Real yields (10Y TIPS) — Gold pays no yield. When real rates fall, the opportunity cost of holding gold drops and the price rallies.
Safe-haven demand — Geopolitical tension, banking stress, and equity drawdowns push money into gold.
Central bank buying — Net purchases by central banks (especially emerging markets) have been a structural tailwind since 2022.
Inflation expectations — Gold is historically viewed as an inflation hedge when real rates are negative.

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Gold Price FAQ

What is the current gold price?

The current gold spot price (XAU/USD) is $4787.61 per troy ounce. The price updates every few seconds during market hours.

What drives the gold price?

Gold price is driven primarily by US dollar strength, real interest rates (10Y TIPS), safe-haven demand, central bank purchases, and inflation expectations.

Why does the price change in real time?

Gold trades in a global 24-hour over-the-counter market. Prices change tick-by-tick as buyers and sellers transact across London, New York, Zurich, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This page polls spot prices every 5 seconds from institutional data feeds.

When is the gold market open?

Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day from Sunday 5pm ET through Friday 5pm ET, with a short daily break. The most active sessions are London (3am–noon ET) and New York (8am–5pm ET), with the overlap (8am–noon ET) producing the highest liquidity and tightest spreads.