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Gold Prices Hit Record High in 2026 Amid Geopolitical Concerns and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Spot gold surged over 1% to reach $4,563.61 per ounce on January 12, 2026, marking the first record high of the year. This rise was driven by safe-haven demand due to geopolitical risks and heightened expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts following weak jobs data.

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Spot gold prices surged over 1% on January 12, 2026, reaching a record high of $4,563.61 per ounce. This marks the first significant peak of the year for gold, a key indicator of market sentiment and investor behavior. The price movement was primarily driven by two converging factors: heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties and increased expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve following disappointing employment data released last Friday.
A naturally occurring gold nugget is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
A naturally occurring gold nugget is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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