Gold Price on 26 August 2026
-1.25% · close $4597.50 · 24K $147.67/g — Gold fell 1.25 percent to close the session at 4,597.50 USD on August 26, 2026.
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Spot gold finished the session at 4,597.50 USD on August 26, 2026, registering a decrease of 1.25 percent compared to the previous close of 4,655.70 USD. The metal opened the day at 4,655.70 USD before moving through the day's recorded levels.
During the session, the price reached a high of 4,670.90 USD and a low of 4,584.40 USD. This price action established a range percentage of 1.89 percent for the day.
Per-gram closes at the final valuation were recorded at 147.67 USD for 24k, 135.50 USD for 22k, 110.86 USD for 18k, and 86.22 USD for 14k. Additional data, including the intraday chart and the complete per-karat table, follow the article.
Gold price per gram by karat on 26 August 2026 (USD)
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Value of one troy ounce of this karat |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $147.67 | $4,593 |
| 22K | $135.50 | $4,215 |
| 18K | $110.86 | $3,448 |
| 14K | $86.22 | $2,682 |
24K gold per gram in five currencies — 26 August 2026
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $147.81 |
| GBP | £108.43 |
| EUR | €126.75 |
| CAD | CA$204.57 |
| AUD | A$206.49 |
How 26 August 2026 compares with recent closes
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,656 | -1.25% |
| 30-day average | $4,616 | -0.41% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-08-26 |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,598 |
| Session open | $4,656 |
| Session high | $4,671 |
| Session low | $4,584 |
| Previous close | $4,656 |
| Daily change | -1.25% |
| Intraday range | 1.89% |
| 30-day average close | $4,616 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-08-26 16:26 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the gold price on 26 August 2026?
Gold closed at $4,598 per troy ounce on 26 August 2026.
How does this compare to recent gold prices?
The trailing 30-day average close was $4,616, so 26 August 2026 closed 0.41% below it.
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.