Gold Price
Track the live gold price (XAU/USD), interactive charts, technicals, and the key drivers every trader should know.
- Precious metalAsset Class
- XAUUSDTicker Symbol
- USDBase Currency
- Metal CFDTradable Asset
Technical Rating
How to read this rating
The gauge sums up popular indicators and moving averages into one signal for XAUUSD, updated as prices move.
- Strong Buy — strong upward momentum.
- Buy — momentum leans up.
- Neutral — no clear direction.
- Sell — momentum leans down.
- Strong Sell — strong downward momentum.
Use it as a guide, not advice — always check the live chart and your own research before trading.
Charts, ratings, and quotes are provided by TradingView for information only. Confirm the exact tradable price in your Centrino Capital platform before placing an order.
About Gold
Gold (XAU/USD) is the world’s most widely traded precious metal and a benchmark store of value. The XAU/USD quote shows the price of one troy ounce of gold in US dollars, and it trades virtually around the clock across global markets.
Gold is prized for its role as a safe-haven asset and an inflation hedge. When equity markets wobble, the dollar weakens, or real interest rates fall, investors often rotate into gold — making XAU/USD one of the most closely watched instruments in any trading session.
The gold price is driven by US monetary policy and real yields, the strength of the US dollar, inflation expectations, central-bank buying, and geopolitical risk. Because it is priced in dollars, a weaker USD typically supports a higher gold price, and vice versa.
Key Facts
- Symbol
- XAU/USD
- Asset class
- Precious metal
- Quote currency
- USD
- Unit
- Per troy ounce
- Trading hours
- ~23h, Sun–Fri
- Tradable as
- Metal CFD
What Moves Gold
US Real Yields
Gold pays no yield, so falling real interest rates make it more attractive — and rising real yields weigh on the price.
US Dollar
XAU/USD is priced in dollars, so dollar strength typically pressures gold while dollar weakness supports it.
Inflation & Risk
Higher inflation expectations and market stress drive safe-haven demand for gold as a store of value.
Central-Bank Demand
Sustained buying by central banks diversifying reserves is a major source of structural demand.
Geopolitics
Wars, crises, and political uncertainty boost gold’s appeal as a hedge against the unexpected.
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Gold — Questions
How much is gold (XAU/USD) live price today?
Gold’s live price is shown in the XAU/USD chart above and updates throughout the trading session. Since the price can change as global markets move, check the live chart and current bid/ask before opening a trade.
Can I trade gold with leverage?
Yes. With Centrino Capital, eligible clients can trade gold as an XAU/USD CFD with flexible leverage and transparent margin requirements. Leverage lets you control a larger position with less upfront capital, but it increases both potential profit and potential loss, so trade responsibly and make sure you understand CFD risk first.
What moves the price of gold?
Gold is driven mainly by US real interest rates, the strength of the US dollar, inflation expectations, central-bank demand, and safe-haven flows during periods of risk or geopolitical tension. Because it is quoted in dollars, a weaker USD often supports a higher gold price.
Do I need to own physical gold to trade XAU/USD?
No. When you trade gold through a CFD you do not own any physical metal. Instead, you speculate on the price movement of XAU/USD, which means you can go long or short depending on your market view.
What are the trading hours for gold?
Gold (XAU/USD) trades for roughly 23 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday evening, with a short daily break. Liquidity is typically deepest during the overlap of the London and New York sessions.
Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell Gold (XAUUSD) or any other financial instrument. Live prices and charts are supplied by TradingView and may differ from the tradable prices in the Centrino Capital platform. Trading CFDs is leveraged and carries significant risk to your capital — you may lose more than you expect. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and conduct your own research before trading. T&Cs apply.
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