Gold Prices Surpass $4,900 Per Ounce Marking Historic Record
Gold soared to $4,904.66 per ounce on January 22, 2026, amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar. Silver and platinum also reached record highs.
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Gold prices reached an unprecedented milestone on January 22, 2026, with spot gold breaking through the $4,900 per ounce barrier for the first time, settling at $4,904.66 per ounce at 12:50 p.m. ET. This historic achievement underscores a confluence of geopolitical tensions, a weakening U.S. dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year.
The rise in gold prices is part of a broader trend in precious metals, as silver spot surged 3.5% to $96.45, approaching its session high of $96.51. Meanwhile, platinum spot climbed nearly 4% to $2,580.1, after peaking at $2,583.21 earlier in the day. Palladium spot also saw a significant rise, increasing 2.9% to $1,892.55.
