Gold price today (February 11): Shocking increase

The global gold price has seen a strong increase, with spot gold reaching $2,908.3 per ounce, up $47.1, and gold futures climbing to $2,936.9 per ounce, an increase of $49.3. This surge is primarily driven by the demand for safe-haven assets amid concerns over new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have raised fears of a trade war and inflation. Trump unveiled plans to impose an additional 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, while also forecasting the announcement of reciprocal tariffs this week. Experts believe these tariffs could worsen inflation in the U.S., and investors are awaiting the release of the CPI and PPI data to assess the impact. If inflation decreases, gold prices could continue to rise; conversely, if inflation increases, bond yields could rise, applying pressure on gold.

From a technical perspective, gold is currently trending within a rising price channel, with significant support at $2,899 per ounce, which is expected to help maintain its upward momentum. Experts predict that, with the current upward trend, gold could quickly reach a new record high of $3,000 per ounce in the near future.