The price of gold per troy ounce increased considerably between 1990 and 2025, despite some fluctuations. A troy ounce is the international common unit of weight used for precious metals and is approximately **** grams. At the end of 2024, a troy ounce of gold cost ******* U.S. dollars. As of * June 2025, it increased considerably to ******** U.S. dollars. Price of – additional information In 2000, the price of gold was at its lowest since 1990, with a troy ounce of gold costing ***** U.S. dollars in that year. Since then, gold prices have been rising and after the economic crisis of 2008, the price of gold rose at higher rates than ever before as the market began to see gold as an increasingly good investment. History has shown, gold is seen as a good investment in times of uncertainty because it can or is thought to function as a good store of value against a declining currency as well as providing protection against inflation. However, unlike other commodities, once gold is mined it does not get used up like other commodities (for example, such as gasoline). So while gold may be a good investment at times, the supply demand argument does not apply to gold. Nonetheless, the demand for gold has been mostly consistent.

View market daily updates and historical trends for Gold Price in UK Pound (DISCONTINUED). from United Kingdom. Source: Gold Council. Track economic data …

View market daily updates and historical trends for Gold Price in Egyptian Pound (DISCONTINUED). Source: Gold Council. Track economic data with YCharts an…

About This Dataset: Copper Prices and Market Trends

    This dataset provides **insights into copper prices**, including current rates, historical trends, and key factors affecting price fluctuations. Copper is essential in **construction**, **electronics**, and **transportation** industries. Investors, traders, and analysts use accurate copper price data to guide decisions related to **trading**, **futures**, and **commodity investments**.

    ### **Key Features of the Dataset**

    #### **Live Market Data and Updates**
    Stay updated with the latest **copper price per pound** in USD. This data is sourced from exchanges like the **London Metal Exchange (LME)** and **COMEX**. Price fluctuations result from **global supply-demand shifts**, currency changes, and geopolitical factors.

    #### **Interactive Copper Price Charts**
    Explore **dynamic charts** showcasing real-time and historical price movements. These compare copper with **gold**, **silver**, and **aluminium**, offering insights into **market trends** and inter-metal correlations.

    ### **Factors Driving Copper Prices**

    #### **1. Supply and Demand Dynamics**
    Global copper supply is driven by mining activities in regions like **Peru**, **China**, and the **United States**. Disruptions in production or policy changes can cause **supply shocks**. On the demand side, **industrial growth** in countries like **India** and **China** sustains demand for copper.

    #### **2. Economic and Industry Trends**
    Copper prices often reflect **economic trends**. The push for **renewable energy** and **electric vehicles** has boosted long-term demand. Conversely, economic downturns and **inflation** can reduce demand, lowering prices.

    #### **3. Impact of Currency and Trade Policies**
    As a globally traded commodity, copper prices are influenced by **currency fluctuations** and **tariff policies**. A strong **US dollar** typically suppresses copper prices by increasing costs for international buyers. Trade tensions can also disrupt **commodity markets**.

    ### **Applications and Benefits**

    This dataset supports **commodity investors**, **traders**, and **industry professionals**:

    - **Investors** forecast price trends and manage **investment risks**. 
    - **Analysts** perform **market research** using price data to assess **copper futures**. 
    - **Manufacturers** optimize supply chains and **cost forecasts**.

    Explore more about copper investments on **Money Metals**:

    - [**Buy Copper Products**](https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/copper) 
    - [**95% Copper Pennies (Pre-1983)**](https://www.moneymetals.com/pre-1983-95-percent-copper-pennies/4) 
    - [**Copper Buffalo Rounds**](https://www.moneymetals.com/copper-buffalo-round-1-avdp-oz-999-pure-copper/297)

    ### **Copper Price Comparisons with Other Metals**

    Copper prices often correlate with those of **industrial** and **precious metals**:

    - **Gold** and **silver** are sensitive to **inflation** and currency shifts. 
    - **Iron ore** and **aluminium** reflect changes in **global demand** within construction and manufacturing sectors.

    These correlations help traders develop **hedging strategies** and **investment models**.

    ### **Data Variables and Availability**

    Key metrics include:

    - **Copper Price Per Pound:** The current market price in USD. 
    - **Copper Futures Price:** Data from **COMEX** futures contracts. 
    - **Historical Price Trends:** Long-term movements, updated regularly. 

    Data is available in **CSV** and **JSON** formats, enabling integration with analytical tools and platforms.

    ### **Conclusion**

    Copper price data is crucial for **monitoring global commodity markets**. From **mining** to **investment strategies**, copper impacts industries worldwide. Reliable data supports **risk management**, **planning**, and **economic forecasting**.

    For more tools and data, visit the **Money Metals** [Copper Prices Page](https://www.moneymetals.com/copper-prices).

Nickel fell to 15,200 USD/T on September 22, 2025, down 0.46% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has risen 0.80%, but it is still 8.12% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

(:unav)...........................................

Copper fell to 4.58 USD/Lbs on September 23, 2025, down 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 2.46%, and is up 2.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

The price of cigarettes in the United Kingdom has substantially increased each year since 2000. In 2022, the average retail price of a 20 pack of cigarettes was 12.61 British pounds.

Cigarette taxes

As of 2022, the most expensive country in which to purchase cigarettes in Europe was Ireland, with the UK in second place. Cigarette prices across Europe are driven by the respective taxes imposed within each of the member states and consist of a specific duty per thousand cigarettes and an ad valorem rate onto the recommended retail price, in addition to value added tax (VAT). Thus, the highest rates of taxation are reflected in the retail prices. Governments that impose such strong barriers to the purchasing of tobacco are considered 'nanny states', with high levels of control on other factors, such as advertising, bans of tobacco products on retail displays and graphic warnings on cigarette packs.

UK tobacco industry

The sales of tobacco in the UK has generally been decreasing since 2005. As of 2022, the annual expenditure was at about 21.3 billion British pounds, marking an overall decrease of over 40 percent compared to expenditure in 2005. However, despite the high taxes in the UK and the decrease in expenditure, the revenue of the tobacco industry is expected to grow in coming years. By 2027, the tobacco products market is forecast to have a revenue of about 25.6 billion British pounds.

Uranium rose to 76.90 USD/Lbs on September 19, 2025, up 0.46% from the previous day. Over the past month, Uranium's price has risen 4.77%, but it is still 3.21% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Uranium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

In 2024, the price for one pound of white flour in the United States amounted to approximately **** U.S. dollar. Compared to the previous year, the price of white flour within the country increased slightly in 2024. Most commonly used types of flour in the US Flour is a staple ingredient used to create a variety of foods in many different cultures and countries, including the United States. In 2020, an estimated *** million of the total US population (i.e. the vast majority) stated they used flour. The most common type of flour used by this group was all-purpose/white flour: over *** million Americans stated they used this kind most often. With just over ** million frequent users, self-rising flour was the second-most popular flour type. There are various flour brands to be found in the United States, such as Pillsbury, King Arthur, Maseca, and White Lily. However, by far the most commonly used brand within the country was Gold Medal. Approximately *** million American consumers used this brand of flour in 2020.

Lead fell to 1,996.18 USD/T on September 23, 2025, down 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has risen 0.34%, but it is still 4.26% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Lithium rose to 73,850 CNY/T on September 22, 2025, up 0.48% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has fallen 10.48%, but it is still 1.86% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lithium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Brent rose to 67.60 USD/Bbl on September 23, 2025, up 1.55% from the previous day. Over the past month, Brent's price has fallen 1.74%, and is down 10.07% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Brent crude oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Titanium traded flat at 49 CNY/KG on September 19, 2025. Over the past month, Titanium's price has remained flat, but it is still 11.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Titanium.

Zinc fell to 2,896.15 USD/T on September 23, 2025, down 0.19% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has risen 3.14%, but it is still 3.77% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Zinc - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Rice fell to 11.41 USD/cwt on September 22, 2025, down 0.78% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rice's price has fallen 2.22%, and is down 26.60% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Rice - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.