Gold Price in 2026 (Year to Date)
Gold has averaged $4,502.93 an ounce so far in 2026, ranging from $3,898.90 to $5,318.40, and is down 10.2% year to date at $3,898.90 (October 30, 2026). The highest close was $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026 and the lowest $3,898.90 on October 29, 2026; the year started from $4,341.10, the close at the end of 2025.
Gold price chart, 2026
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2026
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $4,745.10 | $5,318.40 | $4,329.60 | +9.3% |
| February | $5,247.90 | $5,247.90 | $4,652.60 | +10.6% |
| March | $4,813.10 | $5,311.60 | $4,376.30 | −8.3% |
| April | $4,644.50 | $4,879.60 | $4,561.50 | −3.5% |
| May | $4,506.30 | $4,730.70 | $4,448.40 | −3.0% |
| June | $4,082.40 | $4,519.90 | $4,008.80 | −9.4% |
| July | $4,107.00 | $4,167.50 | $3,992.10 | +0.6% |
| August | $4,396.40 | $4,697.80 | $4,090.50 | +7.0% |
| September | $4,202.30 | $4,539.90 | $4,168.40 | −4.4% |
| October | $3,898.90 | $4,216.30 | $3,898.90 | −7.2% |
Gold in 2026 at a Glance
- Gold fell 10.2% in US dollars so far. In EGP terms it rose 5.4%, and in CNY terms it fell 14.5% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Silver (−30.0%) and Bitcoin (−11.1%).
- It did worse than S&P 500 (with dividends) (+11.8%).
- After US inflation of 3.4%, the real change was −13.1%.
- It set 10 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 29 Jan.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 126,040 to net long 105,562 contracts.
Key Events in 2026
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Friday, January 30President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve chair; gold and silver fall sharply from record highs. SourceGold: −10.8% that day · −0.1% a month later
- Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceGold: +1.2% next trading day (Mar 2) · −16.6% a month later
Gold in 2026: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2026
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| EGP | +5.4% |
| TRY | +4.4% |
| INR | −4.8% |
| EUR | −5.7% |
| CHF | −6.6% |
| CAD | −8.3% |
| JPY | −9.4% |
| GBP | −9.6% |
| ZAR | −10.1% |
| PKR | −11.3% |
| AUD | −14.4% |
| CNY | −14.5% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | −30.0% |
| Bitcoin | −11.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +11.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, to Aug) | +3.4% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2026
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Tue 17 Feb | ¥1,090 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Thu 19 Mar | ₹1,38,076 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri 20 Mar | AED 540.03 24K AED/g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun 19 Apr | ₹1,45,976 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed 27 May | AED 525.10 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Sun 11 Oct | ₹1,31,251 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Tue 20 Oct | ₹1,26,151 24K ₹/10 g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 105,562 contracts on 27 Oct 2026, against net long 126,040 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2026: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2026?
Gold has traded between $3,898.90 and $5,318.40 per troy ounce in 2026 (daily closes), averaging $4,502.93. The latest close is $3,898.90.
How much did gold go down in 2026?
Gold is −10.2% year to date, from $4,341.10 to $3,898.90 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2026?
The highest daily close in 2026 was $5,318.40 per troy ounce on January 29, 2026.
What was the best month for gold in 2026?
February (+10.6%). The weakest was June (−9.4%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2026?
Gold fell 4.8% in Indian rupee terms in 2026 so far, compared with −10.2% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2026?
No. Gold is −10.2% for the year so far, against +11.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2026?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 30 January: President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve chair; gold and silver fall sharply from record highs. Gold moved −10.8% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV or get any year from the free gold price API (free to use with a link to this site).
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@misc{corgano2026goldpricein2026, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2026 So Far}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2026}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}