The current gold price is $3,344 per ounce as of August 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. PST — down $44 from the day before . The precious metal has soared in 2025 , but recent price action suggests momentum may be cooling.

Current Gold Price

Gold Price Snapshot Timeframe Price (USD/oz) % Change Today $3,344 0.00% Yesterday $3,388 -1.30% 1 Month Ago $3,263 +3.37% 1 Year Ago $2,364 +38.01%

Why Investors Still Look to Gold

Even with some day-to-day softness, gold remains a compelling long-term hedge:

Store of value : Gold often holds steady when stocks swing.

Inflation buffer : Though not always a perfect inflation hedge, gold tends to rise in periods of economic uncertainty.

Portfolio anchor : Gold IRAs and ETFs can add stability, especially when market volatility spikes.

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