Obtain US Midwest Steel CRU Sep 2025 (HVU25) Historical Prices with this API

XAU, representing Gold. As a developer, you may find yourself needing to obtain historical prices for various metals, including XAU, to inform your applications and analyses. Fortunately, the Metals-API provides a robust solution for accessing historical prices, including those for the US Midwest Steel CRU Sep 2025 (HVU25).

Understanding Metals-API

About XAU (Gold)

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API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. You can access the latest rates for XAU, XAG, XPT, and more.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for metals dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your request, you can retrieve historical pricing data for analysis.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity.
• Convert Endpoint: Easily convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions and calculations.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates, enabling detailed trend analysis over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how metal prices fluctuate over specific periods, providing insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about Gold rates by carat, useful for jewelers and traders dealing in various gold purities.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, allowing for quick assessments of market performance.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, essential for traders analyzing price movements.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, useful for comprehensive market analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required for authentication, ensuring secure access to the API's features.
• API Response: The API returns exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data formatted in JSON for easy integration.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API provides a constantly updated list of available endpoints, ensuring developers have access to the latest features.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India, catering to regional market needs.
• News Endpoint: Access the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754690524,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754604124,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-01",
    "end_date": "2025-08-08",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-01": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754690524,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-01",
    "end_date": "2025-08-08",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754690524,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754690524,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available metal symbols. By staying informed and utilizing the powerful features of the Metals-API, developers can stay ahead in the competitive landscape of metal markets.