A compact research desk for understanding how gold is priced and where to investigate the market further.
Reviewed 12 November 2026 · Original summaries and links, not a redistributed market data feed.
01 / BENCHMARKS
Separate a benchmark from a dealer quote.
LBMA’s official price page identifies the LBMA Gold Price and its administration by ICE Benchmark Administration. The reference process and its data usage terms belong to the benchmark framework, rather than to a retail product’s pricing policy.
Why it matters: a benchmark may suit a defined valuation or contract reference, while a dealer quote describes the price at which a particular transaction is offered. A retail premium cannot be inferred from a benchmark without the product and timestamp.
LBMA · Gold Price Undated official reference page · accessed 12 November 2026.02 / DATA & RIGHTS
Historical data needs a methodology and permission.
The World Gold Council’s gold price dataset provides historical averages across currencies and frequencies. Its page says that historical LBMA Gold Price data was removed at ICE Benchmark Administration’s request from 18 March 2025, with licensing information linked separately.
Why it matters: publicly viewable data is not automatically available for republishing. This site links to the original sources rather than copying their price series. A future proprietary chart requires an appropriate data agreement and a defined update process.
The World Gold Council publishes Gold Demand Trends reports covering different parts of the gold market. Its report collection includes Q3 2026, dated 3 November 2026. Use the original report, definitions and supporting methodology when comparing periods.
Questions to investigate: how do jewellery, bar and coin demand, ETFs, technology and central-bank activity differ? Are you comparing tonnes or dollar value? Does the comparison include over-the-counter demand?
Limit: a demand report is period-specific research; it does not predict the next price move. No forecast or independently verified market totals are presented here.
Before comparing two quotes, record the provider, currency, weight unit, quote side and timestamp. Note whether it is a benchmark, spot reference, futures contract or finished bullion product. An apparent difference may simply reflect different inputs.
Source selection does not imply affiliation, endorsement or a commercial partnership. Source pages and methodologies may change; follow the original link for the latest version.