Ending last week (August 12 - August 17), world gold price closed at 2,507 USD/ounce, an increase of 2.8% after one week. Previously, there was a time when precious metals reached 2,508.9 USD/ounce, the highest ever. This is a new peak, surpassing the old record of 2,483 USD/ounce in the July 19 session.