Gold Price Today - Live Spot Price
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Gold spot prices updated every 5 minutes from global markets
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About Gold as an Investment
Market Overview
Gold is one of the world's oldest and most trusted stores of value. As a precious metal, it serves as a hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and economic uncertainty. Central banks hold significant gold reserves as part of their monetary policy.
Why Track Gold Prices?
- Hedge against inflation and currency risk
- Portfolio diversification and risk management
- Economic indicator for market sentiment
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Prices
What is the current gold price today?
The current gold price is $4197.38 per troy ounce, updated 3 minutes ago. This is the live spot price reflecting global precious metals market trading.
How often is the gold price updated?
Our gold prices are updated every 5 minutes during market hours, providing near real-time data from global precious metals markets. This includes spot prices in USD per troy ounce.
What factors affect gold prices?
Gold prices are influenced by:
- Inflation: Higher inflation typically drives gold prices up
- Interest Rates: Lower rates make gold more attractive
- USD Strength: Weaker dollar usually means higher gold prices
- Geopolitics: Uncertainty drives safe-haven demand
Why is gold considered a safe-haven asset?
Gold is considered a safe-haven asset because it maintains value during economic uncertainty, acts as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, has intrinsic value, and isn't tied to any single government or economy.
How can I get gold price data via API?
You can access live gold price data through our REST API with a free tier of 100 lifetime requests. Simply sign up for an API key and make requests to our /prices endpoint with the gold commodity code.
Integrate Live Gold Price Data
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curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/prices?code=GOLD_USD \ -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY'