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Gold Price per Ounce Climbs Today After Brussels Attack

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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The gold price per ounce is climbing this morning (Tuesday) as investors respond to news of a deadly terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium.

Gold prices were trading up $9.40, or 0.76%, at $1,253.50 an ounce in midmorning trading amid a flight to safety.

Today's events have caused a temporary spike in the gold price per ounce, but we see other factors pushing gold higher in the long term. Before we get to those, here's how spot gold is trending today...

Why the Price of Gold Is Climbing Today and Where It's Heading in 2016

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

Price of Gold

The price of gold climbed today (Thursday) as a sharp sell-off in China's stock market sent investors to the safe-haven asset.

Just after noon today, spot gold prices were trading up $10.90, or 0.89%, at $1,240.40 an ounce.

The price of gold ended yesterday's session up $16.40, or 1.34%, at $1,238.70 an ounce. Coupled with today's gains, the precious metal is now up 17.5% so far this year.

Why the Price of Gold Today Is Climbing

By , Resource Specialist, Money Morning -

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The price of gold today is climbing 1.5%, or $17, to $1,190 this morning, continuing a strong run for the precious metal. Gold prices have now climbed roughly 12% in 2016 and should continue to climb even higher...

The price of gold today is climbing as stocks continue to be extremely volatile.

But there have also been some significant developments on a macroeconomic basis that have driven gold higher in the past week.

Here's exactly what has been driving the price of gold in February...

Why Today's Gold Price Is a Great Buying Opportunity

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Today's gold price hit a seven-week high as fresh geopolitical concerns sparked further safe-haven buying in the precious metal.

In early morning trading, today's gold price was up $14.20, or 1.32%, at $1,092.70 an ounce. Traders are closely watching to see if the precious metal can top $1,100, a level last seen on Nov. 4.

Even with the gains, today's gold prices provide a buying opportunity...

Rise in Gold Prices Today Can't Prevent Third Straight Yearly Loss

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Gold prices today (Thursday) were mostly flat, meaning gold prices are now on pace to log their third consecutive annual loss.

In early morning trading of the last session of 2015, spot gold prices today were trading higher by $1.10, or 0.1%, to $1,062.10 an ounce. That followed an $8.20, or 0.8%, decline to $1,060.10 an ounce Wednesday.

Here's what investors can expect from gold prices today and in 2016...

What's Next for Gold Prices Following the December Fed Meeting

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Gold prices are in focus this week as the U.S. central bank prepares for its December meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates this week for the first in nearly a decade, and the move will have a big impact on gold prices. The market-implied odds of the first interest rate increase since June 2006 are roughly 81%.

Here's what to expect from gold prices after the Fed's meeting this week...

Gold Price Forecast Today Based on These Technical Indicators

By , Resource Specialist, Money Morning -

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Our new gold price forecast today uses technical analysis to shed light on where gold's short- and mid-term price path is going.

Gold has had a bit of roller coaster action over the past few months. In October, the gold price did an almost complete round trip: It started the month around $1,107, blasted up to $1,185 by mid-month, and finally gave it all back by month's end.

To get a better gold price forecast for the end of 2015, let's dig a little deeper...