Factoid - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Data from Bloomberg revealed that the spot price of gold bullion increased by 70.93% year-over-year to a record $4,597.51 per troy ounce on 1/12/26. Surging demand from central banks and retail investors seeking a haven from geopolitical tensions continue to push gold prices higher. For comparison, the spot price of gold stood at $2,689.76 per troy ounce on 1/10/25.
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 10:47 AM

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