About XAU/EUR
What moves it
- What moves it
- Real (inflation-adjusted) interest rates, the US dollar, central-bank buying and safe-haven demand during market stress.
- The euro side
- ECB policy relative to the Fed, euro-area inflation and growth surveys (PMIs), and energy prices.
When it is most active
Most active during the London and New York sessions. Volume usually peaks while London and New York are both open.
- London
- New York
See which sessions are open now, in your time zone
Contract notes
Price increments and lot sizes for metals vary by broker (gold is commonly quoted to two decimals with 100 oz per lot). Check your platform's contract specification.
Calculate pip value and position size
Trading notes
- Gold priced in euros: moves with gold and inversely with the euro's strength.
Educational information only — not a recommendation to trade XAU/EUR. Prices and technical summaries come from TradingView and can differ slightly from your broker’s feed.