Gold Price Today — 31 August 2026
-0.17% · close $4452.00 · 24K $142.99/g — Spot gold closed the Monday session at 4452 USD, registering a slight decrease from the previous close.
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Spot gold settled at 4452 USD per ounce on Monday, marking a decrease of 0.17 percent from the previous close of 4459.6 USD. The session captured market activity for the start of the week, with the metal opening at 4459.8 USD. Monday's trading reflected standard intraday adjustments across global markets without notable extraordinary events recorded.
During the session, bullion moved between an intraday low of 4402 USD and a peak of 4470.9 USD. The resulting daily range spanned 1.57 percent of the baseline price. The final closing level of 4452 USD positioned the metal closer to the lower end of this daily boundary.
Per-gram values at the close mirrored the spot movement across all standard purities. Fine 24k gold finished the session at 142.99 USD per gram, while 22k settled at 131.21 USD. Further down the purity scale, 21k closed at 125.24 USD, 18k at 107.35 USD, 14k at 83.49 USD, and 10k at 59.64 USD, as detailed in the matrix below.
Across major currencies recorded for the session, gold closed at 143.14 USD, 105.72 GBP, 123.44 EUR, 198.84 CAD, and 199.8 AUD. These figures illustrate the metal's valuation relative to international exchange rates on Monday. The complete currency matrix is available in the table below.
Contextual benchmarks provide additional perspective on Monday's pricing within the broader timeline. The closing price compares to a reading of 4680 USD one week ago, and a 30-day moving average of 4571.86 USD. Comparisons for one month ago and one year ago are listed as not yet enough history in the dataset.
Market participants, including buyers, sellers, and jewellers, can utilize these closing figures to price gold items for the day. To monitor future sessions, users can access the live calculator and price-alert tools provided on the platform. These utilities assist in tracking ongoing valuation changes against daily benchmarks.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $142.99 | $4,447 |
| 22K | $131.21 | $4,081 |
| 21K | $125.24 | $3,895 |
| 18K | $107.35 | $3,339 |
| 14K | $83.49 | $2,597 |
| 10K | $59.64 | $1,855 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $143.14 |
| GBP | £105.72 |
| EUR | €123.44 |
| CAD | CA$198.84 |
| AUD | A$199.80 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,460 | -0.17% |
| One week ago | $4,680 | -4.87% |
| 30-day average | $4,572 | -2.62% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest |
| Archive day | 2026-08-31 |
| Day of week | Monday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,452 |
| Session open | $4,460 |
| Session high | $4,471 |
| Session low | $4,402 |
| Previous close | $4,460 |
| Daily change | -0.17% |
| Intraday range | 1.57% |
| Close one week ago | $4,680 |
| 30-day average close | $4,572 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-01 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the direction and magnitude of gold's price movement on Monday?
Gold moved downward during the Monday session, closing with a change of -0.17 percent. The metal finished the day at 4452 USD per ounce, down from the previous close of 4459.6 USD.
How does Monday's gold price compare to recent historical levels?
The closing price of 4452 USD compares to a reading of 4680 USD one week ago and a 30-day average of 4571.86 USD. Data for one month ago and one year ago are not yet available in the archive.
What were the per-gram prices for 24k and 22k gold at Monday's close?
At the close of Monday's session, 24k gold was priced at 142.99 USD per gram. Meanwhile, 22k gold finished the day valued at 131.21 USD per gram.
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.