Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. 19 January 2026: The price of gold ope

A dramatic reversal has caught markets off guard, forcing investors to reassess 🧠

After sprinting to a record $5,594 per ounce on 29 January, the gold price in US dollars tumbled more than 5% today, briefly slipping below $5,000. Lows tracked here at Exchange Rates UK showed $4,964.88. Silver and major cryptocurrencies plunged in sympathy, and Bitcoin lost over 2%.

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Gold prices have extended their remarkable rally into late January, pushing above $5,500 per ounce and putting the metal on track for the largest monthly gain on record.

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Gold prices have surged past the $5,000 mark, driven by concerns around tariffs and the possibility of another US government shutdown.