Gold prices retreat from recent record highs as investors lock in profits
Gold prices fell over 1% on January 16 as profit-taking and easing Middle East tensions reduced demand. Despite this dip, gold maintains a 1.9% weekly gain.
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Gold Spot prices declined more than 1% on January 16, 2026, as investors locked in profits following record highs. As of 01:39 p.m. ET, the metal traded at $4,592.29 per ounce, down 0.5%, after having touched a session low of $4,536.49 earlier in the day. This price correction occurred immediately after the asset reached an all-time peak of $4,642.72 on January 15, 2026. Despite the daily volatility, the market remains poised for its second consecutive weekly gain of approximately 1.9%, supported by broader economic trends.
