Gold Spot Price (gold/USD)
$4,796.64
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
$4,796.64
1 gr
$154.22
1 kg
$154,215.44
Prev Close
$4,790.94
Open
$4,796.64
Day High
$4,806.46
Day Low
$4,767.81
1 oz
$79.67
1 gr
$2.56
1 kg
$2,561.56
Prev Close
$78.96
Open
$79.67
Day High
$79.76
Day Low
$77.78
XAU/USD (Gold) Market Summary
As of April 17, 2026 (UTC).
Current Situation
Gold is holding steady near $4,800 support, on track for a weekly gain amid Middle East peace hopes and technical buying, despite some profit-taking and a slight pullback to around $4,785 (per Reuters and WSJ).
Key Drivers
- Geopolitical tensions: Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal bolster gold as a safe haven, even with Strait of Hormuz blockades disrupting oil (Reuters, WSJ, KitcoNewsNOW on X).
- Technical factors: Modest buying supports $4,800, with potential rollover to $4,600-$4,700 before rebound (KitcoNewsNOW, Kitco analysis).
- USD and data: Weaker dollar and improved NY Fed Empire State survey (to 11) provide lift (KitcoNewsNOW).
Short-Term Outlook (1-7 days)
Slightly lower near-term with a possible dip to $4,600-$4,700 support, but $4,800 holds as key level; rebound likely on technicals (medium confidence, per KitcoNewsNOW discussions).
Long-Term Outlook (1-3 months)
Bullish trend intact on safe-haven demand and central bank buying; analysts see $5,000-$5,400 by late 2026 (Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan), though volatility may rise from Fed shifts and USD moves (World Gold Council).
What to Watch
- U.S.-Iran peace talks outcome.
- Fed rate decisions amid oil shocks.
- Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil prices.
- Central bank gold purchases.
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Current price: $4,796.64/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $4,796.64 | +$5.70 | +0.12% | |
| 1 Week | $4,749.35 | +$47.29 | +1.00% | |
| 1 Month | $5,002.41 | -$205.77 | -4.11% | |
| 3 Months | $4,595.40 | +$201.24 | +4.38% | |
| 6 Months | $4,304.60 | +$492.04 | +11.43% | |
| 1 Year | $3,346.40 | +$1,450.24 | +43.34% | |
| Since 2026 | $4,361.55 | +$435.09 | +9.98% | |
| Since 2025 | $2,669.00 | +$2,127.64 | +79.72% | |
| Since 2024 | $2,073.40 | +$2,723.24 | +131.34% | |
| Since 2023 | $1,846.10 | +$2,950.54 | +159.83% | |
| Since 2022 | $1,800.10 | +$2,996.54 | +166.47% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | $4,796.64 | $4,790.94 | $4,806.46 | $4,767.81 | Today +5.70 (+0.12%) |
Silver (XAG) | $79.67 | $78.96 | $79.76 | $77.78 | Today +0.71 (+0.90%) |