Gold price today rebounds near $4,370 as GLD ETF and gold stocks track bullion higher
Spot gold rose 1.7% to $4,387.58 an ounce in New York morning trade Friday, after hitting a record $4,549.71 on Dec. 26 and then sliding to a two-week low Wednesday. Dealers in India and China returned to charging premiums as physical demand picked up. The U.S. dollar started 2026 weaker after its sharpest annual drop since 2017. CME Group raised margin requirements for precious metals futures after recent volatility.