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Gold (XAUUSD): today's trader dashboard
How Gold (XAUUSD) is moving, how busy it is, what big money holds and the news ahead, in one place, from our free tools.
Currency strength this week
Best hours to trade
Most active during the London–New York overlap (about 13:00–17:00 GMT) and around US news: jobs, inflation and Fed decisions. Quietest in the Asian session. Market hours in your time zone
Big money positioning (COT)
Size your trade
Lot size from your account, risk % and stop distance, for Gold (XAUUSD) at your broker. Open the calculator
Questions traders ask
What moves the gold price?
Mostly the US dollar, US interest rates and inflation expectations, plus demand for safety when markets are nervous. US jobs, inflation and Fed decisions move it the most.
How much is one pip on gold?
Brokers differ. For a common 100-ounce contract, a $0.01 move is $1 per lot and a $1 move is $100 per lot. The calculator works it out.
What are gold's trading hours?
Almost 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with a short daily break. It's busiest when London and New York are both open.
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