Gold Price Drops 1.22%, Tumbles Below $4,650
The current spot price of gold as of August 26, 2026, is $4,626.73 per ounce, down 1.22% or $56.99 from its previous close of $4,683.72.
This represents a 37.49% increase in prices over the past 12 months, when gold traded at $3,365.09 per ounce.
Gold is currently trading 15.54% below its 52-week high and 36.41% above its 52-week low.