Gold Price Today — 18 September 2026
+0.73% · close $4379.00 · 24K $140.65/g — Gold prices recorded a positive session on Friday, closing at 4,379.00 USD after moving within a range of 1.45 percent.
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Gold closed the Friday session at 4,379.00 USD, marking a 0.73 percent increase from the previous close of 4,347.20 USD. The day of the week was Friday, establishing the final settlement for the market period. This movement reflects the recorded closing levels compiled for the date.
Trading for the session began with an opening price of 4,347.20 USD before moving to a session high of 4,399.70 USD. Market activity also touched a low of 4,336.90 USD during the course of the day. The resulting range for the session spanned 1.45 percent between the highest and lowest points.
Per-gram pricing at the close varied across purities, with 24k gold ending at 140.65 USD and 22k standing at 129.06 USD. Additional closures included 21k at 123.19 USD, 18k at 105.59 USD, 14k at 82.12 USD, and 10k at 58.67 USD. A comprehensive breakdown of these per-karat gram figures is provided in the reference table below.
Across tracked currencies, the closing prices for the day registered at 140.79 USD, 105.51 GBP, and 122.85 EUR. Additional currency closes recorded for the session included 196.81 CAD and 197.95 AUD. Further details are detailed in the currency matrix table below.
Examining the temporal context, the gold price one week ago was recorded at 4,349.70 USD, while the 30-day average stands at 4,446.20 USD. Comparisons for one month ago and one year ago show there is not yet enough history available in the dataset. These metrics provide a precise view of recent price positioning relative to the session close.
Market participants calculating the value of gold items today can utilize the per-gram figures for precise asset valuation. Buyers, sellers, and jewellers can reference these specific rates to price items accurately according to karat purity. The live calculator and price-alert tools available on the platform can assist users in tracking these precise values moving forward.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $140.65 | $4,375 |
| 22K | $129.06 | $4,014 |
| 21K | $123.19 | $3,832 |
| 18K | $105.59 | $3,284 |
| 14K | $82.12 | $2,554 |
| 10K | $58.67 | $1,825 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $140.79 |
| GBP | £105.51 |
| EUR | €122.85 |
| CAD | CA$196.81 |
| AUD | A$197.95 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,347 | +0.73% |
| One week ago | $4,350 | +0.67% |
| 30-day average | $4,446 | -1.51% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest |
| Archive day | 2026-09-18 |
| Day of week | Friday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,379 |
| Session open | $4,347 |
| Session high | $4,400 |
| Session low | $4,337 |
| Previous close | $4,347 |
| Daily change | +0.73% |
| Intraday range | 1.45% |
| Close one week ago | $4,350 |
| 30-day average close | $4,446 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-19 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the direction and magnitude of the gold price move on Friday?
Gold moved upward during the Friday session, registering a change percentage of 0.73 percent. The price closed at 4,379.00 USD, up from the previous close of 4,347.20 USD.
How does today's gold price compare to recent history and averages?
The price one week ago was 4,349.70 USD, while the 30-day average is recorded at 4,446.20 USD. Data for one month ago and one year ago show that there is not yet enough history available.
What were the per-gram prices for specific karats at the close?
At the daily close, 24k gold was priced at 140.65 USD per gram and 22k closed at 129.06 USD. Other purities included 21k at 123.19 USD, 18k at 105.59 USD, 14k at 82.12 USD, and 10k at 58.67 USD.
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.