LemonTradesGold and silver prices
The price of gold and silver today, side by side, with the ratio between them and the news moving both.
- Per gram
- $129.38
- This week
- $4,023–$4,203
- Per gram
- $1.755
- This week
- $54.58–$58.60
The gold/silver ratio
One ounce of gold buys 73.7 ounces of silver right now. Over the last 50 years the ratio has mostly ranged between about 40 and 90: high readings mean silver is cheap against gold.
Precious metals today
| Metal | Per ounce | Per gram | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4,024.03 | $129.38 | −2.78% |
| Silver | $54.598 | $1.755 | −6.02% |
| Platinum | $1,567.61 | $50.40 | −4.06% |
| Palladium | $1,056.40 | $33.96 | −3.71% |
What’s moving gold and silver
- 12:26 AMU.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
Higher conflict risk increases safe-haven demand for gold.
- 1:56 PMBrent crude tops $113 after Trump hints at action on Iran, U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia
Rising war risk boosts safe-haven demand for gold.
- 11:14 AMBrent crude tops $111 after Trump hints at action on Iran, U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia
High geopolitical conflict risk drives safe-haven gold demand.
- 9:40 AMBrent crude tops $112 after Trump says no negotiations with Iran, something will happen 'fairly soon'
Heightened geopolitical tensions increase safe-haven demand for gold.
- 8:41 AMBrent crude near $112 as U.S. and Israel reportedly weigh fresh Iran strikes
Heightened geopolitical conflict drives safe-haven demand into gold.
- 3:10 AMUS Orders Some Diplomats Out of Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks, Brent Tops $110
Rising Middle East war danger boosts safe-haven gold demand.
Why gold and silver move differently
Both react to interest rates, the dollar and fear, but more than half of silver’s demand is industrial, from solar panels to electronics, so it also moves with the economy and swings two to three times as much as gold. When markets panic, gold usually holds up better; in a strong economy, silver can outrun it.
Questions
What are gold and silver prices today?
Gold is $4,024.03 and silver $54.60 an ounce at the live spot price.
Why did gold and silver prices crash after hitting new highs?
Big runs attract leveraged buyers; when the news turns, like a tariff that doesn’t come or rates that stay high, they sell fast. See why silver tanked when Trump delayed tariffs.
Is silver a better buy than gold?
Silver is cheaper per ounce and more volatile: bigger gains in rallies, bigger losses in sell-offs. See the best metals to invest in.
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