Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The price of gold today, as of 8:17 am ET, was $2,646 per ounce. That’s up 0.16% from yesterday’s gold price of $2,641.
Gold soared 27% last year, fueled by monetary easing, safe-haven demand, and robust central bank buying. However, the rally stalled in November as the dollar strengthened after the US election.