Gold Price Holds Steady as October Begins

The price of gold has remained unchanged from the previous day on October 2, 2026. According to market data, one ounce of gold is currently trading at $[[spot_price]] per ounce. This is compared to its value a year ago, which was $3,858.68 per ounce.

Over the past week and month, prices have remained essentially unchanged. A week ago, gold traded at $4,267.03 per ounce, while a month ago it traded at $4,322.67 per ounce. The 52-week high for gold is $5,477.79 per ounce.

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