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Gold spot $4,091.09, up $2.93 from yesterday; silver $59.15, down $0.37. See year‑over‑year gains and market context for July 27 2026.
Gold rose to $4,091.09 per ounce at 6:15 a.m. ET, a $2.93 increase from the same time yesterday and more than $775 higher than a year ago. Silver slipped to $59.15 per ounce, down $0.37 on the day but up roughly $20 versus a year earlier.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Gold price | $4,091.09/oz |
| Gold daily change | +$2.93 |
| Gold year‑over‑year | +$775 |
| Silver price | $59.15/oz |
| Silver daily change | –$0.37 |
| Silver year‑over‑year | +$20 |
The gold spot price’s modest daily rise contrasts with a sizable annual gain, reflecting continued demand for the metal as a “store of value” amid economic uncertainty [2]. Gold’s average annual return of 7.9 % since 1971 is lower than equities’ 10.7 % but still positive, reinforcing its appeal when investors seek stability [2].
Silver’s spot price fell 37 cents from the prior day, yet it has climbed more than $20 over the past year, driven by a mix of industrial use and investor demand [1]. The metal’s volatility exceeds gold’s because of its dual role in industry—electronics, medical devices, and growing green‑energy applications—making price swings more sensitive to supply‑demand shifts [1].
Both metals remain benchmark prices that investors watch to gauge real‑time demand. A tighter bid‑ask spread typically signals higher liquidity and stronger market interest, though the current spreads were not disclosed [1][2]. Gold’s modest daily uptick suggests steady, if not accelerating, buying pressure, while silver’s slight dip may reflect short‑term trading dynamics rather than a shift in longer‑term trends.
Gold’s continued year‑over‑year rise underscores its role as a hedge against uncertainty, while silver’s mixed daily performance highlights the balance between industrial demand and investor sentiment. The next round of macro data will clarify whether these trends persist.
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Gold’s chemical symbol is Au and its atomic number is 79.
Gold does not react with most acids, being insoluble in nitric acid and only dissolving in aqua regia or alkaline cyanide solutions.
Newly mined gold is primarily used for jewelry (about 50%), investments (about 40%), and industrial applications (about 10%).
China was the largest gold producer in 2023, followed by Russia and Australia.
Gold has a density of 19.3 g/cm³, which is nearly identical to tungsten’s 19.25 g/cm³ and higher than lead’s 11.34 g/cm³.