Gold Price Today — 4 September 2026
-1.1% · close $4431.10 · 24K $142.32/g — Gold prices fell 1.1 percent on Friday, September 4, 2026, closing the session at $4,431.10 per ounce amid a wide intraday trading range.
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Gold closed at $4,431.10 per ounce on Friday, September 4, 2026, marking a 1.1 percent decrease for the session. The precious metal finished the day lower following an opening trade at $4,480.70. Trading for the session concluded with the asset moving down from the previous close of $4,480.50.
The session recorded an intraday high of $4,490.10 and a low of $4,368.00, establishing a trading range of 2.8 percent for the day. Market activity reflected significant price movement between the daily extremes before settling near the lower end of the session's span. The open of $4,480.70 sat just below the peak, while the low of $4,368.00 marked the deepest pullback of the day.
Per-karat gram values at Friday's close settled at $142.32 for 24k gold, $130.60 for 22k, and $124.66 for 21k. Further purity grades closed at $106.85 for 18k, $83.10 for 14k, and $59.36 for 10k. These per-gram reference figures are detailed in the karat pricing table below for commercial evaluation.
In global currency terms, the closing price registered at 142.46 USD, 105.29 GBP, and 122.58 EUR per gram. Additional regional conversions recorded closes at 196.50 CAD and 197.98 AUD per gram. The accompanying currency table lists these specific exchange metrics for international valuation.
Evaluating temporal context, the price sits against a 30-day average of $4,529.24 per ounce and compares to a reading of $4,456.40 one week ago. Historical comparisons for one month ago and one year ago report null values due to not yet enough history. These benchmarks provide the baseline for tracking recent market movement against the current session.
For market participants pricing gold items today, these benchmark figures establish standardized baselines for buyers, sellers, and jewellers. Users evaluating specific quantities can utilize the live calculator tool to compute exact values based on these daily closes. Additionally, price-alert tools can be configured to monitor subsequent market movements against today's reference points.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $142.32 | $4,427 |
| 22K | $130.60 | $4,062 |
| 21K | $124.66 | $3,877 |
| 18K | $106.85 | $3,323 |
| 14K | $83.10 | $2,585 |
| 10K | $59.36 | $1,846 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $142.46 |
| GBP | £105.29 |
| EUR | €122.58 |
| CAD | CA$196.50 |
| AUD | A$197.98 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,481 | -1.10% |
| One week ago | $4,456 | -0.57% |
| 30-day average | $4,529 | -2.17% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-09-04 |
| Day of week | Friday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,431 |
| Session open | $4,481 |
| Session high | $4,490 |
| Session low | $4,368 |
| Previous close | $4,481 |
| Daily change | -1.10% |
| Intraday range | 2.80% |
| Close one week ago | $4,456 |
| 30-day average close | $4,529 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-05 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
By how much did gold move on Friday, September 4, 2026?
Gold finished the Friday session at a closing price of $4,431.10 per ounce. This represented a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to the previous close of $4,480.50.
How does Friday's gold price compare to the 30-day average and last week?
The closing price of $4,431.10 compares to a 30-day average of $4,529.24 per ounce. One week prior, the price stood at $4,456.40, while one-month and one-year comparisons have not yet enough history.
What was the per-gram closing price for 24k and 18k gold on this day?
At Friday's close, 24k gold was priced at $142.32 per gram. Meanwhile, 18k gold finished the session at a per-gram value of $106.85.
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.