Gold rose to 3,354.76 USD/t.oz on July 11, 2025, up 0.92% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 0.92%, but it is still 39.14% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gold - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of May 2025, the London (morning fixing) price of an ounce of gold cost an average of ******** U.S. dollars, a slight increase compared to the average monthly morning fixing price of ******** U.S. dollars per ounce in the previous month.

London fixing gold price In January 2020, the average price for an ounce of fine gold was ******** U.S. dollars. It increased to ******** U.S. dollars as of April 2022. Although the monthly price for fine gold fluctuates, the average annual price of fine gold is gradually increasing. In 2001, the price for one ounce of gold was *** U.S. dollars, and by 2012 the price had risen to some ***** U.S. dollars. By 2024, the annual average gold price was nearly ***** dollars per ounce. In that year, global gold demand reached ******* metric tons worldwide. Price determinants of fine gold Fine gold is considered to be almost pure gold, where the value of the metal depends on the percentage of fineness. Twenty-four-carat gold is considered fine gold (from 99.9 percent gold by mass and higher). The London Gold Fix acts as a benchmark for the price of gold. The price of gold is set by the members of the London Gold Market Fixing Ltd undertaken by Barclays and its other members. The price is determined twice per business day at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm based on the London bullion market to settle contracts within the bullion market. The price is based on the equilibrium point between supply and demand agreed upon by participating banks. Gold prices must remain flexible, and gold fixing provides an instantaneous price at specified times.

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.

Gold prices in , June, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to June 2025. The average value during that period was 600.07 USD per troy ounce with a minimum of 34.94 USD per troy ounce in January 1970 and a maximum of 3352.66 USD per troy ounce in June 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Monthly gold prices in USD since 1833 (sourced from the World Gold Council). The data is derived from historical records compiled by Timothy Green and supplemented by data provided by the World Bank...

This statistic depicts the average annual prices for gold from 2014 to 2024 with a forecast until 2026. In 2024, the average price for gold stood at 2,388 U.S. dollars per troy ounce, the highest value recorded throughout the period considered. In 2026, the average gold price is expected to increase, reaching 3,200 U.S. dollars per troy ounce.

Dataset historical price data for XAU/USD (gold vs USD) from 2004 to Feb 2025, captured across multiple timeframes including 5-minute, 15-minute, 30-minute, 1-hour, 4-hour, daily, weekly, and monthly intervals. Dataset includes Open, High, Low, Close prices, and Volume data.

Silver rose to 38.37 USD/t.oz on July 11, 2025, up 3.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Silver's price has risen 5.59%, and is up 24.68% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Silver - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The average price of gold in Mumbai stood at approximately 60,623 Indian rupees per ten grams during the financial year 2024, up from 53,000 Indian rupees per ten grams in the previous year. Nevertheless, the price of gold in the Indian city has experienced an overall increase in recent years.

Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data was reported at 84,995.000 INR/10 g in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 79,079.000 INR/10 g for Jan 2025. Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data is updated monthly, averaging 9,691.000 INR/10 g from Apr 1990 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 419 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84,995.000 INR/10 g in Feb 2025 and a record low of 3,285.000 INR/10 g in Jul 1990. Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.PG002: Memo Items: Bullion Price.

Gold is the most popular precious metal in the investment industry. The rate of return for gold investments fluctuated significantly during the period from 2002 to 2024 but generated positive returns in most years of the observed period. The return of gold as an investment reached almost ** percent in 2024, one of the highest recorded. Why is gold valuable? Gold is a precious metal with several practical uses, particularly in technology. For example, NASA uses gold to improve its lasers and protect sensitive things in space, including a part of the visor for its astronauts. However, a large share of the demand for gold worldwide is as an investment, particularly by central banks. Gold serves the purpose of an alternative to currency because it is relatively scarce but still has enough mine production to serve the financial sector. Gold as an investment Under the Bretton Woods agreement after World War II, the world’s major currencies were tied to the value of gold. This system, called the Gold Standard, ended in 1971. Still, most countries maintain significant gold reserves. Due to this history and the overall faith in the value of gold, the average gold price tends to increase in times of recession, making it an attractive investment in uncertain times.

The latest closing stock price for Barrick Gold as of May 23, 2025 is 19.07. An investor who bought $1,000 worth of Barrick Gold stock at the IPO in 1985 would have $45,592 today, roughly 46 times their original investment - a 10.08% compound annual growth rate over 40 years. The all-time high Barrick Gold stock closing price was 43.23 on April 21, 2011. The Barrick Gold 52-week high stock price is 21.35, which is 12% above the current share price. The Barrick Gold 52-week low stock price is 15.11, which is 20.8% below the current share price. The average Barrick Gold stock price for the last 52 weeks is 18.24. For more information on how our historical price data is adjusted see the Stock Price Adjustment Guide.

The dataset contains year- and month-wise compiled data on the average prices of Gold (Standard) and Silver at Mumbai in India

Copper fell to 5.45 USD/Lbs on July 14, 2025, down 1.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 13.70%, and is up 20.47% 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 July of 2025.

Between January 1971 and May 2025, gold had average annual returns of **** percent, which was only slightly more than the return of commodities, with an annual average of around eight percent. The annual return of gold was over ** percent in 2024. What is the total global demand for gold? The global demand for gold remains robust owing to its historical importance, financial stability, and cultural appeal. During economic uncertainty, investors look for a safe haven, while emerging markets fuel jewelry demand. A distinct contrast transpired during COVID-19, when the global demand for gold experienced a sharp decline in 2020 owing to a reduction in consumer spending. However, the subsequent years saw an increase in demand for the precious metal. How much gold is produced worldwide? The production of gold depends mainly on geological formations, market demand, and the cost of production. These factors have a significant impact on the discovery, extraction, and economic viability of gold mining operations worldwide. In 2024, the worldwide production of gold was expected to reach *** million ounces, and it is anticipated that the rate of growth will increase as exploration technologies improve, gold prices rise, and mining practices improve.

Retail Sales Nowcast: YoY: Contribution: Precious Metals Price/Gold Price: Gold: China: Shanghai Future Exchange: Settlement Price: 1st Month data was reported at 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 05 May 2025. Retail Sales Nowcast: YoY: Contribution: Precious Metals Price/Gold Price: Gold: China: Shanghai Future Exchange: Settlement Price: 1st Month data is updated weekly, averaging 0.010 % from Feb 2021 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 224 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.432 % in 07 Aug 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. Retail Sales Nowcast: YoY: Contribution: Precious Metals Price/Gold Price: Gold: China: Shanghai Future Exchange: Settlement Price: 1st Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Retail Sales.

Interactive chart of historical daily platinum prices back to 1985. The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per troy ounce.

Dataset of historical annual silver prices from 1970 to 2022, including significant events and acts that impacted silver prices.

Rhodium traded flat at 5,700 USD/t oz. on July 11, 2025. Over the past month, Rhodium's price has risen 3.64%, and is up 23.91% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Rhodium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of 31 May 2025, MSCI U.S. had an average **-year return rate of ***** percent, whereas gold had a return rate of ***** percent. Gold mining overview In light of recent technological advancements shaping the gold mining market, global gold production has been rather stable in the last few years, hovering around ***** metric tons since 2020. Among nations, Australia holds the highest gold production, surpassing countries with the highest mine gold reserves. Gold as a financial security Known for its ability to provide diversification to investment portfolios, gold has exhibited a positive trend in its Gold’s return rate was particularly high in the early 2000s, and, despite experiencing a decline during the pandemic, it demonstrated a remarkable recovery since. Furthermore, gold serves as a valuable asset for a nation's economic stability, with the United States holding the highest amount of