US dollar
Gold is priced in dollars. A stronger dollar often (not always) weighs on XAUUSD, and a weaker dollar can support it.
Gold price · XAU/USD
XAUUSD Price Today: Live Gold Chart & Market Overview
Follow the gold price against the US dollar on an interactive chart, check which trading session is active, and understand the forces that move XAUUSD.
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Market sessions
Sydney—07:00–16:00 Sydney time ·
Tokyo / Asia—09:00–18:00 Tokyo time ·
London—08:00–17:00 London time ·
New York—08:00–17:00 New York time ·
Session status is calculated from your device clock using approximate, conventional session hours. It is not a market-data feed and ignores public holidays. Spot gold and gold CFDs usually trade almost 24 hours on weekdays, with a short daily break that varies by broker.
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What XAUUSD means
XAUUSD is the market symbol for the price of one troy ounce of gold quoted in US dollars. “XAU” is the ISO 4217 code for gold — X marks a non-national “currency”, AU comes from aurum, Latin for gold — and “USD” is the US dollar. If XAUUSD is quoted at 3,500.00, one ounce costs 3,500 dollars.
Retail traders usually access XAUUSD through spot gold or gold CFDs offered by brokers. These are typically leveraged, which magnifies both gains and losses. On many platforms one standard lot is 100 troy ounces, so a $1 move in price changes the value of one lot by about $100 — but contract specifications vary, so always check yours. Our XAUUSD risk management guide walks through position sizing in detail.
How to read a gold quote
- Bid — the price at which you can sell. Ask — the price at which you can buy. The gap between them is the spread, a cost you pay on every trade.
- Daily change — usually measured from the previous session's close, which differs by provider.
- Points and pips — terminology varies by broker. Talk in dollars per ounce to avoid confusion.
Trading sessions and gold
Spot gold trades around the clock on weekdays, but liquidity is uneven. The Asian session is often quieter and range-bound; the London open tends to bring expansion; and the London–New York overlap, together with US data releases, usually brings the largest moves. Read more on London vs. New York sessions for gold traders.
Market drivers
Factors that influence gold prices
No single factor explains gold at all times. Relationships shift, and several drivers can pull in opposite directions at once. For a deeper explanation, read what moves gold prices.
Real yields
Gold pays no interest. When inflation-adjusted Treasury yields rise, the opportunity cost of holding gold rises too.
Federal Reserve policy
Rate decisions, projections and speeches reshape expectations for yields and the dollar.
Inflation & data
CPI, PCE, payrolls and growth data change rate expectations and can trigger sharp intraday moves.
Geopolitics & risk sentiment
Conflicts, crises and market stress can increase demand for gold as a perceived safe haven.
Central banks & physical demand
Official-sector buying, ETF flows and jewellery and bar demand shape the longer-term backdrop.
Go from price to process
Turn the chart into analysis
Support and resistance on XAUUSD
How to mark meaningful gold levels and avoid drawing a line at every wick.
Gold market structure
Read trends with swing highs, swing lows, BOS and CHoCH.
XAUUSD news hub
Understand the events that typically move gold and how traders prepare for them.
XAUUSD price FAQ
Is the gold price on this page live?
The price and chart come from an embedded TradingView widget. Depending on the provider, quotes may be real-time or delayed and are indicative only. XAUUSD Global does not generate these prices. Always confirm prices with your own broker before making any decision.
Why does my broker show a different XAUUSD price?
Spot gold trades over the counter, so there is no single official price. Each broker and liquidity provider quotes its own bid and ask, and spreads widen around news and during quieter hours.
What is the difference between XAUUSD and gold futures?
XAUUSD is the spot (or spot-referenced CFD) price of one troy ounce of gold in US dollars. Gold futures, such as those listed on COMEX, are exchange-traded contracts for future delivery and include a premium or discount related to interest rates and storage.
When is gold most volatile?
Activity typically increases at the London open and during the London–New York overlap, and especially around scheduled US data such as inflation and employment reports and Federal Reserve decisions. Read our guides to London-session and New York-session gold trading.