Gold Price Today — 3 September 2026
+2.16% · close $4480.50 · 24K $143.91/g — Spot gold finished Thursday at $4,480.50, registering a 2.16 percent gain across the session.
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Spot gold closed at $4,480.50 on Thursday, marking a 2.16 percent increase from the previous session for the day of the week. The market moved upward over the course of the trading day, reflecting the recorded session metrics. This report provides the definitive price archive for Thursday, September 3, 2026.
The session opened at $4,386 before moving to a low of $4,384.1 and reaching a high of $4,511.4. The total daily range span reached 2.9 percent between the session extremes. The final close at $4,480.50 settled near the upper region of this daily trading boundary.
Per-karat gram closes at the day's close are detailed in the matrix below, led by 24k gold at 143.91 per gram. Additional fineness levels include 22k at 132.05, 21k at 126.04, and 18k at 108.04 per gram. Lower purities are represented by 14k at 84.03 and 10k at 60.03 per gram.
Currency closes across the five site currencies are listed in the table below, anchored by the USD rate of 144.05. Rates for other monitored denominations include GBP at 106.73, EUR at 124.02, CAD at 199.73, and AUD at 201.19. These figures reflect the cross-rate conversions established at the market close.
In temporal context, the price sits against a 30-day average of $4,532.72 and compared to $4,595.7 one week ago. Historical data shows that one month ago and one year ago records are not yet enough history within this specific dataset. These benchmark figures map the position of the metal relative to its recent trading path.
For market participants pricing gold items today, including buyers, sellers, and jewellers, these baseline rates provide the official accounting figures. The live calculator tool on this site converts these exact gram values into custom weights for transactions. Users can also configure price-alert tools to track subsequent movements against these benchmarks.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $143.91 | $4,476 |
| 22K | $132.05 | $4,107 |
| 21K | $126.04 | $3,920 |
| 18K | $108.04 | $3,360 |
| 14K | $84.03 | $2,614 |
| 10K | $60.03 | $1,867 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $144.05 |
| GBP | £106.73 |
| EUR | €124.02 |
| CAD | CA$199.73 |
| AUD | A$201.19 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,386 | +2.16% |
| One week ago | $4,596 | -2.51% |
| 30-day average | $4,533 | -1.15% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-09-03 |
| Day of week | Thursday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,481 |
| Session open | $4,386 |
| Session high | $4,511 |
| Session low | $4,384 |
| Previous close | $4,386 |
| Daily change | +2.16% |
| Intraday range | 2.90% |
| Close one week ago | $4,596 |
| 30-day average close | $4,533 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-04 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the closing price and change for gold on Thursday, September 3, 2026?
Gold closed at $4,480.50 on Thursday, September 3, 2026. This represented a 2.16 percent increase compared to the previous close of $4,385.8.
How does Thursday's price compare to the recent weekly average and historical markers?
The 30-day average price for gold stands at $4,532.72, while the price one week ago was recorded at $4,595.7. Data for one month ago and one year ago are not yet available as not yet enough history exists in the archive.
What was the 24k and 22k per-gram price at the close of this session?
At the close of the session, 24k gold was priced at 143.91 per gram. Meanwhile, 22k gold finished the day at 132.05 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.