Commodities
Gold Rises Amid Lower Oil Prices and Weaker Dollar
Gold prices rose on Friday, September 18th, 2026, supported by lower oil prices and a weaker US dollar. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $4,352.60 per ounce as of 00:50 GMT. This rise came despite a slight drop in US gold futures for December delivery, which fell by 0.2% to $4,391.60.
Other precious metals also saw gains on the day. Spot silver rose by 0.7% to $65.64 per ounce, platinum gained 0.9% to $1,785.55, and palladium added 0.1% to $1,292.47.