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Gold Price Today

Gold bullion traded as a store of value and industrial metal.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

2,909.04
USD/oz
-0.19%
24h change
-0.71%
7-day change
-0.59%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Gold

Gold is the world's most valued precious metal, serving as a store of value, investment asset, and industrial input. Prices are quoted in troy ounces (oz t) and set by LBMA benchmark twice daily.

Compare Gold prices by country: 🇦🇺 Australia.

Common Grades & Types
Fine Gold (999.9)
Investment-grade bullion bars and coins.
Gold Scrap (9ct–22ct jewellery)
Recycled jewellery, valued by gold fineness (karat).
Electronic Scrap (e-waste)
Printed circuit boards and connectors, processed for gold recovery.
Key Applications
  • Investment and central bank reserves (~50% of demand)
  • Jewellery (~35% of demand)
  • Electronics (semiconductors, connectors)
  • Dentistry and medical devices
What Drives Gold Prices
  • 1USD/real interest rate expectations (primary driver)
  • 2Central bank buying/selling
  • 3ETF investment flows (e.g. SPDR GLD)
  • 4Safe-haven demand during crises
  • 5Mine production costs (all-in sustaining cost ~$1,200–1,400/oz)
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/oz
DatePriceDaily Change
Aug 1, 20262,909.04-0.19%
Jul 30, 20262,914.44-0.39%
Jul 29, 20262,925.80+0.10%
Jul 28, 20262,922.91-0.40%
Jul 26, 20262,934.74+0.13%
Jul 25, 20262,931.01+0.24%
Jul 24, 20262,924.07-0.19%
Jul 23, 20262,929.73-0.43%
Jul 22, 20262,942.32+0.35%
Jul 21, 20262,932.14+0.30%
Jul 20, 20262,923.29+0.58%
Jul 19, 20262,906.30+0.35%
Jul 17, 20262,896.18-0.41%
Jul 16, 20262,907.96—
Jul 15, 20262,907.64-0.55%
Jul 14, 20262,923.82+0.37%
Jul 12, 20262,913.03+0.51%
Jul 11, 20262,898.12-0.04%
Jul 10, 20262,899.25+0.44%
Jul 9, 20262,886.67-0.42%
Jul 8, 20262,898.73-0.02%
Jul 7, 20262,899.26-0.56%
Jul 6, 20262,915.54-0.42%
Jul 5, 20262,927.89+0.61%
Jul 4, 20262,910.15-0.55%
Jul 3, 20262,926.23—
Current Price
2,909.04
USD/oz
24h
-0.19%
7d
-0.71%
30d
-0.59%
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-0.91%
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.