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Gold Price Today

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

2,826.43
USD/oz
-0.45%
24h change
-1.62%
7-day change
-1.71%
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
May 13, 20262,826.43-0.45%
May 12, 20262,839.07-0.46%
May 10, 20262,852.11+0.12%
May 9, 20262,848.75+0.15%
May 8, 20262,844.56-0.48%
May 7, 20262,858.15-0.05%
May 6, 20262,859.69-0.46%
May 5, 20262,872.83-0.23%
May 4, 20262,879.49+0.05%
May 3, 20262,878.10+0.08%
May 2, 20262,875.74-0.41%
May 1, 20262,887.52-0.16%
Apr 30, 20262,892.02+0.08%
Apr 29, 20262,889.68+0.33%
Apr 28, 20262,880.23+0.11%
Apr 27, 20262,877.17-0.19%
Apr 26, 20262,882.74-0.38%
Apr 24, 20262,893.70-0.04%
Apr 23, 20262,894.87+0.62%
Apr 22, 20262,876.90+0.53%
Apr 21, 20262,861.63+0.67%
Apr 20, 20262,842.50-0.45%
Apr 19, 20262,855.26-0.50%
Apr 17, 20262,869.74—
Apr 16, 20262,870.10+0.31%
Apr 15, 20262,861.25-0.50%
Apr 14, 20262,875.62—
Current Price
2,826.43
USD/oz
24h
-0.45%
7d
-1.62%
30d
-1.71%
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🇦🇺Gold in Australia
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.