Gold Prices UK Today
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Current UK Gold Prices
Prices updated every 15 minutes during market hours
Understanding UK Gold Prices
What Affects Gold Prices in the UK?
Gold prices in the UK are influenced by several key factors including global market conditions, currency exchange rates (USD to GBP), inflation rates, and economic uncertainty. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets daily gold fixing prices that serve as benchmarks for UK gold trading.
Types of Gold Prices
- Spot Gold Price: The current market price for immediate delivery
- Scrap Gold Price: Typically 70-90% of spot price depending on purity
- Retail Gold Price: Price for purchasing gold coins and bars
- Dealer Buy Price: What dealers pay when purchasing your gold
Gold Purity and Pricing
Gold prices vary based on purity levels. Common purities in the UK include:
- 24ct Gold (999 fineness): Highest purity, closest to spot price
- 22ct Gold (916 fineness): Common in UK jewellery, ~91.6% of spot price
- 18ct Gold (750 fineness): Popular for jewellery, ~75% of spot price
- 9ct Gold (375 fineness): Minimum UK hallmark standard, ~37.5% of spot price
Why Gold Prices Are Rising in 2025
Economic Factors
- • Inflation hedge demand increasing
- • Central bank gold purchases at record highs
- • Currency devaluation concerns
- • Economic uncertainty driving safe-haven demand
Market Dynamics
- • Supply constraints in major mining regions
- • Increased investment demand
- • Geopolitical tensions boosting demand
- • ETF inflows reaching new highs
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