Gold Price Today — 27 August 2026
-0.61% · close $4595.70 · 24K $147.61/g — Spot gold closed at $4595.70 per ounce on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a daily decline of 0.61 percent.
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Spot gold finished Thursday at $4595.70 per ounce following a session that opened at $4604.60. Prices moved between an intraday high of $4643.40 and a low of $4570.90, establishing a total trading range of 1.59 percent. The day's activity followed a previous close of $4624.00, resulting in a net decrease for the trading session.
Trading parameters for the session captured moderate volatility across the metal's primary spot market channels. The high of $4643.40 and low of $4570.90 defined a wider band than typically seen during neutral consolidation phases. The closing value of $4595.70 reflects the final settled position established at the end of Thursday's trading.
Per-gram values at the close were established across standard purities, with 24k gold ending at $147.61 per gram. Lower purities closed correspondingly, including 22k at $135.45, 18k at $110.82, and 14k at $86.19 per gram. A complete breakdown of these figures is provided in the reference table below.
Across major international currencies, the closing price settled at 147.76 for USD, 108.79 for GBP, and 126.88 for EUR. Additional currency benchmarks recorded the close at 204.75 for CAD and 205.44 for AUD. Further details are available in the currency comparison table below.
In temporal comparison, Thursday's close of $4595.70 compares against a value of $4528.60 recorded one week ago. The 30-day moving average stood at $4617.49. Comparisons for one month ago and one year ago reflect that there is not yet enough history recorded.
For individuals evaluating gold assets, today's per-gram rates provide the direct baseline for pricing transactions involving specific purities. Market participants can monitor ongoing valuations using the live calculator and price-alert tools provided on the platform. These utilities allow users to track real-time changes against today's established closing benchmarks.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $147.61 | $4,591 |
| 22K | $135.45 | $4,213 |
| 18K | $110.82 | $3,447 |
| 14K | $86.19 | $2,681 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $147.76 |
| GBP | £108.79 |
| EUR | €126.88 |
| CAD | CA$204.75 |
| AUD | A$205.44 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,624 | -0.61% |
| One week ago | $4,529 | +1.48% |
| 30-day average | $4,617 | -0.47% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest |
| Archive day | 2026-08-27 |
| Day of week | Thursday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,596 |
| Session open | $4,605 |
| Session high | $4,643 |
| Session low | $4,571 |
| Previous close | $4,624 |
| Daily change | -0.61% |
| Intraday range | 1.59% |
| Close one week ago | $4,529 |
| 30-day average close | $4,617 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-08-28 08:37 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the direction and magnitude of the gold price move on Thursday, August 27, 2026?
Gold moved downward during the session, registering a daily change of -0.61 percent. The price closed at $4595.70 per ounce, down from the previous close of $4624.00.
How does Thursday's gold price compare to recent historical benchmarks and averages?
The closing price of $4595.70 compares with a price of $4528.60 recorded one week ago. Additionally, it sits against the 30-day average price of $4617.49, while data for one month and one year ago shows not yet enough history.
What were the per-gram closing prices for different karats of gold at the end of the session?
At the close of Thursday's session, 24k gold was priced at $147.61 per gram. Other purities closed at $135.45 for 22k, $110.82 for 18k, and $86.19 for 14k.
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.