Gold Hits Record $5,000 per Ounce on Exchange

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09:56; 26 January 2026 year
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Gold prices hit a new record high, surpassing $5,000 per troy ounce, according to data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

During trading on January 26, the price of the February gold futures contract rose by 2.25% to reach $5,091.50 per ounce.

The surge in gold prices comes amid declining confidence in the U.S. dollar, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty. Gold has increased by 64.4% over the course of 2025 and has already gained 17% since the start of 2026.