Spot gold reaches record high of $3,833 with nearly 2% gain

Key Takeaways

• Spot gold hit a record high of $3,833, registering nearly a 2% gain in one day.
• Gold prices are up more than 45% year-to-date in 2025, vastly outperforming the S&P 500.

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Spot gold reached a record high of $3,833 today, marking a nearly 2% gain as the precious metal continues its surge amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and central bank demand.

Gold has outperformed the S&P 500 by a factor of three this year, with spot prices climbing over 45% year-to-date in 2025. The rally extended gains above $3,800 per ounce in late September.

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Central banks have ramped up purchases, with China steadily increasing its gold holdings, contributing to sustained institutional demand for the inflation hedge.

Deutsche Bank forecasts gold prices exceeding $4,000 per ounce by the end of 2025, driven by factors including Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar.

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