Gold was quoted at $3,878.70 per troy ounce at 10:52 a.m. EST on November 13, 2026, edging higher as an early rebound lost momentum after the latest U.S. inflation data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Spot gold (XAU/USD) | $3,878.70 per troy ounce |
| Daily change | +0.06% |
| Snapshot date | November 13, 2026 |
| Primary driver | Softer monthly producer inflation versus persistent annual inflation and restrictive rate expectations |
What Happened
Gold opened with bargain buying after the previous session’s steep decline and moved sharply higher during the Asian session. That advance faded as trading progressed. By the verified snapshot, bullion had retreated toward the lower end of the day’s range and was only marginally positive.
The sequence matters: the initial bounce reflected positioning after an oversold move, while the later reversal showed that investors were still reluctant to sustain a rally as the dollar, Treasury yields and the rate outlook remained restrictive.
Why Gold Held Near Flat
Dollar, yields and interest rates: A firm dollar and elevated U.S. yields continued to limit demand for a non-yielding asset. Producer inflation was softer than expected on a monthly basis, easing the most aggressive rate concerns, but the broader inflation picture did not provide a clear path toward easier policy.
Data and inflation: The U.S. Producer Price Index rose 0.3% in October and 6.5% from a year earlier. The measure excluding food, energy and trade services increased 0.5% on the month and 4.9% over twelve months. The monthly slowdown offered relief, while the annual readings remained elevated, producing a mixed signal rather than a decisive shift.
Energy and geopolitical risk: Higher oil prices and continuing Middle East uncertainty kept inflation and safe-haven considerations in play at the same time. Those forces pointed in different directions for gold and did not translate into a single dominant impulse.
Investment and physical demand: Short-term bargain hunting supported the opening rebound after the prior selloff. No fresh, authoritative physical-demand release emerged during the session, so the intraday move should not be attributed to a new change in jewelry or central-bank demand.
What to Watch Next
The next phase will depend on how Treasury yields and the dollar absorb the producer-price details, whether energy costs continue to reinforce inflation concerns, and whether investment flows confirm the initial bargain buying. Fresh evidence on physical demand would be needed before assigning that channel a larger role.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the spot gold price on November 13, 2026?
The verified XAU/USD snapshot was $3,878.70 per troy ounce at 10:52 a.m. EST.
Why did gold give back its early gains?
The early rebound met renewed pressure from a firm dollar, elevated yields and the fact that annual producer inflation remained high despite a softer monthly reading.
Was the move driven by one factor?
No. Positioning, inflation data, rate expectations, energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty overlapped, leaving gold close to flat at the snapshot.
Dhbna’s message: Read the Gold Price Analysis archive, review the Gold Essentials section, and compare with the previous daily analysis for continuity.
Documentation References
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Producer Price Index, October 2026
Reuters — November 13 gold session report
Disclaimer
This price is a live reference snapshot, not an official closing price.