From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-15 09:20:00

Gold futures opened slightly higher at $3,226.10 an ounce, near record highs after White House tariff exemptions. S&P 500 stable after last week’s dip. Gold remains attractive amid ongoing China tariffs and trade deals.

Gold has risen nearly 8% in the last month and 37% in the last 12 months. Monitor gold prices 24/7 on Yahoo Finance. Explore top-performing companies in the gold industry with Yahoo Finance Screener.

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Historically, gold has shown extended up and down cycles. Analysts bullish on gold, predicting further gains due to tariff concerns. Goldman Sachs expected an 8% increase in 2025 after a 40% surge in 2024. Yahoo Finance tracks gold’s historical value since 2000.

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