Are gold spot prices Universal?

Gold spot prices are universal, as most gold markets use live gold prices listed in U.S. dollars, so the price of gold per ounce is the same worldwide. The gold spot price is typically listed in troy ounces, but it can be converted into any unit of measure you want to buy or sell.

How much is gold worth today?

The price of gold has increased approximately 4,750% since 1935 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt raised the value of gold to $35 per ounce. This is compared to today’s gold prices (June 2020) that are hovering around $1,700.

What factors affect the price of gold per gram or ounce?

Supply and demand, of course, also play a key role in the price of gold per gram or ounce. There is only so much gold to be mined and gold mining is not cheap. When gold demand outstrips gold supply, the price of gold goes up. The chief areas of gold demand are in gold jewelry. In 2017, 46% of demand for gold was for jewelry.