Gold Price Today — Live Price Per Ounce
The gold price today is updated every 60 seconds using live market data. Track the current gold price per troy ounce in USD and major world currencies including CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, and more.
What Drives the Gold Price?
The price of gold is influenced by macroeconomic factors, investor sentiment, and global demand. Key drivers include US dollar strength, Federal Reserve interest rates, inflation expectations, central bank gold purchases, geopolitical tensions, and safe-haven demand during market uncertainty.
Gold Price History: Key Milestones
Gold crossed $1,000/oz for the first time in 2008 during the financial crisis. It surpassed $2,000/oz in August 2020 as pandemic uncertainty drove safe-haven buying. By 2024, gold broke through $3,000/oz and reached new all-time highs in 2025, driven by central bank accumulation, de-dollarization trends, and persistent inflation. In 2025, gold delivered a +69% annual gain in USD terms.
Gold Price in Canadian Dollars
For Canadian investors, gold is priced in CAD using the USD spot price converted at the current USD/CAD exchange rate. See our dedicated gold price Canada page for live CAD pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price today?
The live gold price is displayed at the top of this page and updates every 60 seconds. Gold is priced in troy ounces (31.1 grams) on global commodity exchanges including COMEX and the London Bullion Market (LBMA).
Is gold a good investment in 2025?
Gold delivered +69% in USD in 2025 alone — its strongest year in decades. Many analysts view gold as a long-term store of value and inflation hedge. Past performance does not guarantee future results.