Gold prices from PT Aneka Tambang Tbk, better known as Antam, surged once again on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The price of Antam gold rose by IDR 25,000 per gram compared to the previous day.
According to data from the Logam Mulia website, the price of gold today stands at IDR 2,799,000 per gram, up from IDR 2,774,000 per gram on Friday, May 29, 2026. This follows a previous increase of IDR 20,000 per gram from the day prior, when it was priced at IDR 2,754,000.
To put this in historical perspective, gold prices reached an all-time high of IDR 3,168,000 on January 29, 2025. Throughout May 2026, the peak price recorded was IDR 2,859,000 per gram on May 12.
In tandem with the rising market price, the buyback price for Antam gold bars also saw an increase, climbing by IDR 30,000 to reach IDR 2,609,000 per gram today.
On the global stage, Trading Economics reports that gold prices were trading at approximately US$ 4,530 per troy ounce as of Saturday, May 30, 2026. This upward trend was fueled by reports suggesting a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Despite this recent rally, global gold prices have faced downward pressure, declining by 0.8 percent over the past month. The market remains strained by persistent inflation concerns and expectations of prolonged high interest rates.
Meanwhile, three-month-long negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East are ongoing. Reports indicate a potential 60-day extension of the temporary ceasefire to facilitate formal discussions, although U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to finalize an agreement.
Even with these potential diplomatic breakthroughs, gold faces significant headwinds. Disruptions in shipping and energy infrastructure threaten to keep oil prices elevated, prompting the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain a cautious monetary policy. Furthermore, U.S. inflation data for April showed the fastest growth in three years, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady until 2027.
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Summary
Antam gold prices increased by IDR 25,000 on Saturday, May 30, 2026, bringing the current price to IDR 2,799,000 per gram. The buyback price also rose by IDR 30,000, reaching IDR 2,609,000 per gram. This upward trend follows a consecutive daily increase and reflects ongoing shifts in the domestic precious metals market.
Globally, gold prices traded at approximately US$ 4,530 per troy ounce, influenced by potential ceasefire extensions between the U.S. and Iran. However, the market remains under pressure from high inflation data and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain elevated interest rates. Diplomatic negotiations and energy infrastructure disruptions continue to play a key role in global price movements.