Gold Price Today — 2 September 2026
+1.29% · close $4385.80 · 24K $140.87/g — The daily archive record for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, details gold prices, karat breakdowns, and currency conversions.
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Gold closed at 4385.8 on Wednesday, marking an increase of 1.29 percent for the session. The precious metal finished the middle of the trading week higher after moving through a defined daily range. Wednesday's trading action established a clear directional trend from the opening bell to the final settlement.
The session opened at 4325.7 before moving to an intraday high of 4395.9. Selling pressure during the day pushed the metal down to a low of 4285.3. The total trading range spanned 2.58 percent, with the final close settling near the upper boundary of the daily spectrum.
Per-gram pricing at the close varied across purity standards, reflecting the session's final settlement level. Fine gold at 24k closed at 140.87 per gram, while 22k settled at 129.26 per gram. Purity grades of 21k, 18k, 14k, and 10k finished at 123.38, 105.76, 82.25, and 58.76 respectively, as detailed in the comprehensive pricing table below.
Denominations across major fiat currencies tracked the spot movement at the session close. One gram in USD was recorded at 141.01, while GBP terms settled at 104.58. Additional currency measures placed EUR at 121.79, CAD at 195.87, and AUD at 197.29, matching the currency conversion table displayed below.
Evaluating the broader temporal context shows gold standing against multiple historical reference points. The price one week ago was recorded at 4624, while the 30-day moving average stood at 4544.02. Comparisons for one month ago and one year ago show not yet enough history in the dataset to provide those figures.
Market participants pricing physical gold items today can utilize these fixed benchmark metrics for valuation and trade calculation. Buyers, sellers, and jewellers can cross-reference the per-karat and currency figures against their specific holdings. The live calculator and price-alert tools on the platform remain available for real-time tracking based on these baseline rates.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $140.87 | $4,382 |
| 22K | $129.26 | $4,020 |
| 21K | $123.38 | $3,838 |
| 18K | $105.76 | $3,290 |
| 14K | $82.25 | $2,558 |
| 10K | $58.76 | $1,828 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $141.01 |
| GBP | £104.58 |
| EUR | €121.79 |
| CAD | CA$195.87 |
| AUD | A$197.29 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,330 | +1.29% |
| One week ago | $4,624 | -5.15% |
| 30-day average | $4,544 | -3.48% |
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| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-09-02 |
| Day of week | Wednesday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,386 |
| Session open | $4,326 |
| Session high | $4,396 |
| Session low | $4,285 |
| Previous close | $4,330 |
| Daily change | +1.29% |
| Intraday range | 2.58% |
| Close one week ago | $4,624 |
| 30-day average close | $4,544 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-03 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the final gold price and daily change on Wednesday, September 2, 2026?
Gold closed the Wednesday session at 4385.8, marking an increase of 1.29 percent from the previous close of 4329.8. The metal moved within an intraday range between a low of 4285.3 and a high of 4395.9.
How does today's gold price compare to the 30-day average and the price from a week ago?
The closing price of 4385.8 compares to a 30-day average of 4544.02. A week prior, on the corresponding date, the recorded price stood higher at 4624.
What were the per-gram closing prices for 24k and 22k gold on this date?
At the day's close, 24k gold was priced at 140.87 per gram. Meanwhile, 22k gold finished the session at a closing rate of 129.26 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.