Gold Price in August 2025
In August 2025, gold rose 3.4%, from $3,399.80 at the end of July to $3,516.10 per troy ounce on August 29, 2025. The highest close was $3,516.10 on August 28, 2025, the lowest $3,358.70 on August 18, 2025, and the average over 25 trading days was $3,425.62. Today's price is 10.3% higher than the August 2025 close.
Gold ended August higher. What usually happens in September after a higher August →
- Gold rose 3.4% in US dollars in August 2025, leaving it up 33.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +0.4% in ZAR to +4.6% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−6.5%) and US stocks (+2.0%), and worse than silver (+9.3%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.49%.
- It set 3 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 29 August.
- Gold/silver ratio: 92.4 → 87.5.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the CPI inflation (July 2025) on 12 August: +0.3% that day.
Gold price chart, August 2025
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, August 2025
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +4.6% |
| INR | +3.5% |
| EGP | +3.3% |
| PKR | +3.1% |
| CNY | +2.7% |
| CAD | +2.6% |
| CHF | +1.9% |
| AUD | +1.8% |
| EUR | +1.1% |
| GBP | +1.1% |
| JPY | +0.7% |
| ZAR | +0.4% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, August 2025
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +3.4% |
| Silver | +9.3% |
| Bitcoin | −6.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.29% |
| Gold, year to date (end of August) | +33.1% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 92.4 → 87.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
The Fed and US Data in August 2025
Scheduled US releases this month and how gold moved. For Fed decisions the move covers two sessions, because the statement comes after the gold futures settle.
| Date | Release | Result | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Aug | Jobs report (July 2025) | — | 0.0% |
| Tue 12 Aug | CPI inflation (July 2025) | — | +0.3% |
Daily Gold Prices, August 2025
Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram | 24K India, ₹ per 10 g | 24K UAE, AED per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Fri | $3,399.80 | 0.00% | $109.31 | ₹95,631 | AED 401.32 |
| Aug 3Sun | $3,426.40 | +0.78% | $110.16 | ₹96,111 | AED 404.59 |
| Aug 4Mon | $3,434.70 | +0.24% | $110.43 | ₹97,059 | AED 405.44 |
| Aug 5Tue | $3,433.40 | −0.04% | $110.39 | ₹96,834 | AED 405.28 |
| Aug 6Wed | $3,453.70 | +0.59% | $111.04 | ₹97,451 | AED 407.68 |
| Aug 7Thu | $3,491.30 | +1.09% | $112.25 | ₹98,142 | AED 412.12 |
| Aug 8Fri | $3,491.30 | 0.00% | $112.25 | ₹98,142 | AED 412.12 |
| Aug 10Sun | $3,404.70 | −2.48% | $109.46 | ₹95,768 | AED 402.03 |
| Aug 11Mon | $3,399.00 | −0.17% | $109.28 | ₹95,800 | AED 401.22 |
| Aug 12Tue | $3,408.30 | +0.27% | $109.58 | ₹95,987 | AED 402.32 |
| Aug 13Wed | $3,383.20 | −0.74% | $108.77 | ₹95,121 | AED 399.51 |
| Aug 14Thu | $3,382.60 | −0.02% | $108.75 | ₹95,368 | AED 399.29 |
| Aug 15Fri | $3,382.60 | 0.00% | $108.75 | ₹95,368 | AED 399.29 |
| Aug 17Sun | $3,378.00 | −0.14% | $108.61 | ₹95,043 | AED 398.74 |
| Aug 18Mon | $3,358.70 | −0.57% | $107.98 | ₹94,265 | AED 396.47 |
| Aug 19Tue | $3,388.50 | +0.89% | $108.94 | ₹94,866 | AED 399.98 |
| Aug 20Wed | $3,381.60 | −0.20% | $108.72 | ₹94,607 | AED 399.17 |
| Aug 21Thu | $3,418.50 | +1.09% | $109.91 | ₹95,942 | AED 403.52 |
| Aug 22Fri | $3,418.50 | 0.00% | $109.91 | ₹95,942 | AED 403.52 |
| Aug 24Sun | $3,417.50 | −0.03% | $109.88 | ₹95,954 | AED 403.41 |
| Aug 25Mon | $3,433.00 | +0.45% | $110.37 | ₹96,697 | AED 405.24 |
| Aug 26Tue | $3,448.60 | +0.45% | $110.88 | ₹97,127 | AED 407.08 |
| Aug 27Wed | $3,474.30 | +0.75% | $111.70 | ₹97,916 | AED 410.11 |
| Aug 28Thu | $3,516.10 | +1.20% | $113.05 | ₹99,018 | AED 415.05 |
| Aug 29Fri | $3,516.10 | 0.00% | $113.05 | ₹99,018 | AED 415.05 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.5% and a median of +1.1%. Every August since 1971 →
Gold in August 2025: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2025?
Gold traded between $3,358.70 and $3,516.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2025, averaging $3,425.62. It closed the month at $3,516.10.
How much did gold go up in August 2025?
Gold rose 3.4%, from $3,399.80 to $3,516.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on August 28, 2025 and the biggest fall −2.5% on August 10, 2025.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2025?
Gold closed at $3,399.80 per troy ounce on August 1, 2025, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹95,631.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.5% and a median of +1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in August 2025?
Gold rose 3.5% in Indian rupee terms in August 2025, compared with +3.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in August 2025?
Yes. Gold was +3.4% for the month, against +2.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did gold react to the Fed and US data in August 2025?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the CPI inflation (July 2025) on 12 August: +0.3%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did gold keep up with inflation in August 2025?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.29% in August, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +3.1%.
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