Gold Closes Higher at $4,680.00 as Intraday Range Reaches 1.82%
Gold prices advanced 1.18% to $4,680.00 per troy ounce on August 24, 2026, supported by an intraday range of 1.82%.
Last updated · market open (New York session) · Spot source: gold-api.com · Spot is the wholesale mid-market — dealers add premium over it; use the calculators for real-world figures · See the full methodology.
Gold opened the session at $4,618.30 per troy ounce and moved through a daily low of $4,599.00 before touching a high of $4,682.80. The metal ultimately settled at a close of $4,680.00, marking a 1.18% increase compared to the previous session close of $4,625.30. These figures are detailed in the accompanying OHLC chart.
Per-gram closes derived from the final session price reflect standard gold purities. Specifically, 24k gold closed at $150.32 per gram, while 22k settled at $137.93 per gram.
Further down the purity scale, 18k gold concluded the session at $112.85 per gram. Additionally, 14k gold finished at $87.77 per gram, as outlined in the per-karat table.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $150.32 | $4,675 |
| 22K | $137.93 | $4,290 |
| 18K | $112.85 | $3,510 |
| 14K | $87.77 | $2,730 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,625 | +1.18% |
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| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-08-24 |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,680 |
| Session open | $4,618 |
| Session high | $4,683 |
| Session low | $4,599 |
| Previous close | $4,625 |
| Daily change | +1.18% |
| Intraday range | 1.82% |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-08-26 15:47 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the gold price on 24 August 2026?
Gold closed at $4,680 per troy ounce on 24 August 2026.
How does this compare to recent gold prices?
See the comparison tables and 30-day average position above for full context.
How was this article produced?
It was generated automatically from GramRate's own recorded market data (minute-by-minute readings archived since day one), with the narrative drafted by gemini-assisted writing and every figure taken directly from the recorded statistics. The chart above is rendered from the same archive. No external wire copy is used, and the underlying figures are listed below for verification.