Gold Price Today: Gold Pulls Back from Morning's High Over $4,700 The price of gold has been steadily increasing over the past year, with a one year gain of 39. 6% as of August 26, 2026.
This trend is not unique to gold; other precious metals such as silver and platinum have also seen significant gains in recent months.
The common thread among these commodities is their perceived value as safe haven assets during times of economic uncertainty. The U. S.