Price — Gold

: Ongoing large-scale regional conflict in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 27, has added a significant risk premium to gold.

: Sustained strategic accumulation by central banks, particularly in China, India, and Turkey, provides a strong "floor" for prices. GOLD PRICE

Gold - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News - Trading Economics : Ongoing large-scale regional conflict in the Middle

: Anticipation of future interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve remains a bullish catalyst, as lower rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. Expert Forecasts for 2026 particularly in China

: Surging oil prices (Brent crude above $109/barrel) have heightened global inflation concerns, cementing gold's role as a primary inflation hedge.