Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged over 3% Tuesday, vaulting past $5,187 an ounce to hit a new record high as the U.S. session wound down. Spot prices hovered near $5,175 an ounce afterward.

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Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce Monday, with silver hitting another record high as investors flocked to precious metals amid renewed trade concerns. Spot gold reached $5,110.50 before easing back, while spot silver climbed to $117.69, staying above $113 in New York afternoon trading. “Gold prices continue to be supported by elevated geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” said Ryan McIntyre, president of Sprott Inc.
26 January 2026