Gold rises above $4,750 amid geopolitical tensions and broad weakness in the US dollar.

21 January 2026
GOLD ALSABAEK
Gold rises above $4,750 amid geopolitical tensions and broad weakness in the US dollar.

Gold hit a new record high on Tuesday, surpassing the psychological barrier of $4,750 an ounce, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions that boosted demand for safe-haven assets. At the time of writing, gold was trading near $4,765, just below its new all-time high of $4,766.