Gold Price Today — 17 September 2026
+1.72% · close $4347.20 · 24K $139.63/g — Gold finished Thursday's session higher at $4,347.20, recording a 1.72 percent gain over the previous close.
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Gold finished Thursday's trading session at $4,347.20, registering an increase of 1.72 percent for the day. This price movement reflects the latest recorded data for Thursday in the global markets. Market participants tracking the daily archive can review these figures as the official session settlement.
The session opened at $4,272.70 and moved through an intraday range between a low of $4,267.80 and a high of $4,381.60. The total range percentage for the day was calculated at 2.67 percent. The final closing price settled near the upper region of this daily spectrum.
Per-karat gram closes at the day's final price established 24k at 139.63, 22k at 128.12, and 21k at 122.3. Additionally, 18k closed at 104.82, 14k at 81.53, and 10k finished at 58.24 per gram. Readers can reference the comprehensive table below for these exact karat breakdowns.
Currency closes across the five site currencies settled with USD at 139.77, GBP at 104.49, and EUR at 121.74. Furthermore, CAD recorded 195.06 and AUD finished at 196.58. These exchange rate metrics are detailed further in the currency table below.
When examining temporal context, gold closed against a 30-day average of $4,449.74 and compared to a price of $4,315.30 one week ago. Data for one month ago and one year ago is listed as not yet enough history within the records. These comparative metrics provide reference points for recent market movement.
For individuals pricing gold items on this date, these figures supply the baseline values for buyers, sellers, and jewellers. The live calculator and price-alert tools available on the platform allow users to compute specific weights and monitor future thresholds. These utilities assist market participants in evaluating their holdings against the recorded daily rates.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $139.63 | $4,343 |
| 22K | $128.12 | $3,985 |
| 21K | $122.30 | $3,804 |
| 18K | $104.82 | $3,260 |
| 14K | $81.53 | $2,536 |
| 10K | $58.24 | $1,811 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $139.77 |
| GBP | £104.49 |
| EUR | €121.74 |
| CAD | CA$195.06 |
| AUD | A$196.58 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,274 | +1.72% |
| One week ago | $4,315 | +0.74% |
| 30-day average | $4,450 | -2.30% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-09-17 |
| Day of week | Thursday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,347 |
| Session open | $4,273 |
| Session high | $4,382 |
| Session low | $4,268 |
| Previous close | $4,274 |
| Daily change | +1.72% |
| Intraday range | 2.67% |
| Close one week ago | $4,315 |
| 30-day average close | $4,450 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-18 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the direction and magnitude of gold's price move on Thursday?
Gold moved upward during Thursday's session, recording a 1.72 percent increase. The price closed at $4,347.20 after opening at $4,272.70.
How does Thursday's gold price compare to recent history and averages?
Thursday's close of $4,347.20 compares to a price of $4,315.30 one week prior and a 30-day average of $4,449.74. Data for one month ago and one year ago shows not yet enough history.
What were the specific per-gram prices for 24k and 22k gold at the close?
At the conclusion of the session, 24k gold closed at 139.63 per gram. Meanwhile, 22k gold finished the day at 128.12 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.