Gold Prices Surge Past $4,600 Per Ounce Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices reached an unprecedented high of $4,600 per ounce on January 12, 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in Iran, expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a weakening dollar. This surge reflects broad investor risk aversion.
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Gold prices surged past the $4,600 per ounce mark for the first time on January 12, 2026, as spot gold climbed 1.3% to $4,469.49 and reached an intraday record of $4,600.33. This historic milestone comes amid a confluence of geopolitical tensions, monetary policy expectations, and currency weakness, signaling broad investor risk aversion. Alongside gold, [Silver ] also hit all-time highs, rising 3.5% to $82.72 per ounce, after reaching a peak of $83.96.
