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London Spot Prices LBMA · Heraeus

Gold/oz

$4,415.40 -$51.75 (-1.16%)

Silver/oz

$66.83 +$1.18 (+1.80%)

Platinum/oz

$1,796.25 -$10.15 (-0.56%)

Palladium/oz

$1,401.10 +$26.00 (+1.89%)

Rhodium/oz

$9,400.00 +$50.00 (+0.53%)

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Analysis Sep 6, 2026

Central Bank Gold Reserves by Country (2026)

Top 20 central bank gold holders ranked by tonnes (WGC, September 2026), how much central banks bought each year since 2022, who is buying and why, and what it means for the gold price.

Analysis Sep 6, 2026

Why Is Gold Falling From Its $5,405 Record? What Changed

Gold set an all-time high of $5,405 on 29 January 2026 and has since fallen 18%. What the LBMA data shows about the peak, the correction and central bank buying, and what it means for holders. Updated with every London fix.

Analysis Sep 6, 2026

Why Is Silver Dropping? The Fall From $118 to $67, Explained

Silver hit $118.45 on 29 January 2026 and has since fallen 44%. What the LBMA data shows about the run-up, the crash and the gold-silver ratio, and how to think about buying now. Updated with every London fix.

Guide Sep 6, 2026

Silver Industrial Demand: Solar, EVs and the Supply Deficit

Silver industrial demand by sector with Silver Institute data through 2026: solar at 187 Moz and falling on thrifting, electronics, EVs, data centers, flat mine supply and a sixth year of deficit.

Guide Aug 29, 2026