XAU/USD Deep Analysis & Trading Signals for January 23, 2026 Gold has reached unprecedented territory in early 2026, with XAU/USD surging past $4,900 per ounce for the first time in history. As of January 22, 2026, spot gold closed at $4,917.30, representing a remarkable 78.07% year-over-year increase and a 9.38% gain over the past