What is the price of gold today: April 16, 2026?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What is the price of gold today: April 16, 2026? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. Read Full Bio Matt Richardson April 16, 2026 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The price of gold has been hard to predict in recent weeks but it appears to now be heading upward again. Kitura Taniaa/Tetiana Kitura/Getty Images The price of gold can be confusing to track. The metal broke numerous price records in recent years, surging past the $3,000, $4,000, and $ 5,000-per-ounce milestones, all since March 2025. At the same time, movement after breaking the latter price record in January has been volatile. And despite many predicting further increases, especially considering a spike in geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts this spring (typically a major driver behind gold prices), prices instead declined. At one point recently, they were down by more than 10% from the January high.But the price of gold is changing once again, and there have been some notable, albeit gradual changes in recent days. And while it's too soon to tell if the price of the metal will steadily rise again – or if this is a temporary spike before the next inevitable decline – knowing where the price of the metal sits right now is critical for existing investors and beginners just entering the precious metal market. Being informed will help them make critical decisions both now and over the weeks and months ahead. So, what is the price of gold today, as of April...