Gold prices today, Thursday, November 5, 2026: Did one of 2026's worst assets just get a boost?
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,075.40 per troy ounce on Thursday, November 5, 2026, up 0.1% from Wednesday’s close. The price of gold rose this morning to $4,134.30 as of 9:14 a.m. ET.
The Democratic sweep in the midterm elections changed the picture on a lot of different market conditions. The dollar has eased, oil prices fell, and assets that struggled for much of the year saw at least an initial boost:
Gold and bitcoin spent most of 2026 as the market’s two worst bets. The morning after the midterm elections, both are rallying while the dollar slips.
Gold futures (GC=F) jumped more than 3% Wednesday, back above $4,000 an ounce, and bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose nearly 4%, back above $80,000. Silver (SI=F) did even better, gaining about 5%.
Keep reading: Gold and bitcoin were 2026’s worst assets — the midterms just gave them a pulse
Current price of gold
Gold futures opened up 0.1% on Thursday, November 5, 2026, compared with Wednesday’s close. Here’s a look at how the opening gold price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
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One week ago: -0.1%
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One month ago: -2.3%
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One year ago: +3.4%
For context, gold’s year-over-year growth was 95.6% on Jan. 29.
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Price of gold chart
Whether you’re tracking the price of gold since last month or last year, the price of gold chart below shows the precious metal’s value journey so far this year.
4,119.00 +46.00 (+1.13%)
As of 9:42:13 AM EST. Market Open.
Gold IRA: What it is, how it works
If you are socking gold bars away for a rainy day, there may be an opportunity to earn some tax perks in the process. You could establish a gold IRA to hold those assets and diversify your retirement wealth.
Learn more: How to invest in gold in 4 steps
A gold IRA is a specialty form of self-directed IRA that’s designed for gold and other precious metals.
Gold IRA vs. traditional IRA
The table below compares the main features of standard IRAs and gold IRAs.
IRS restrictions
You must work with a specialty provider that can ensure your account complies with these IRS restrictions:
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Storage: Your gold must be held in an IRS-approved facility.
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Asset types: A gold IRA can hold physical gold, silver, platinum, or palladium — but not all forms of these metals are eligible. For example, gold bullion, silver coins, and bars must meet purity requirements. Additionally, gold bars must come from approved refiners.
Learn more: Gold IRA: Benefits, risks, and how it differs from a traditional IRA