Gold Price in September 2026
In September 2026, gold fell 4.4%, from $4,396.40 at the end of August to $4,202.30 per troy ounce on September 30, 2026. The highest close was $4,539.90 on September 2, 2026, the lowest $4,168.40 on September 27, 2026, and the average over 25 trading days was $4,364.42. Today's price is 7.7% lower than the September 2026 close.
Gold ended September lower. What usually happens in October after a lower September →
- Gold fell 4.4% in US dollars in September 2026, leaving it down 3.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −6.9% in PKR to −1.2% in CHF, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−6.0%), and worse than bitcoin (+6.4%) and US stocks (−0.3%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.75%.
- At the end of the month it was 21.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 68.0 → 69.2.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the Fed rate decision and projections on 16 September: +0.9% over two sessions.
Gold price chart, September 2026
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, September 2026
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| CHF | −1.2% |
| AUD | −1.3% |
| CAD | −1.8% |
| EUR | −2.0% |
| EGP | −2.3% |
| GBP | −2.4% |
| ZAR | −2.5% |
| TRY | −2.9% |
| INR | −3.6% |
| CNY | −4.7% |
| JPY | −5.7% |
| PKR | −6.9% |
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, September 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −4.4% |
| Silver | −6.0% |
| Bitcoin | +6.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −0.3% |
| Gold, year to date (end of September) | −3.2% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 68.0 → 69.2 |
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 September 2026
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 4 Sep | Jobs report (August 2026) | — | 0.0% |
| Fri 11 Sep | CPI inflation (August 2026) | — | 0.0% |
| Wed 16 Sep | Fed rate decision + projections | Raised 25 bp (3.75–4.00%) | +0.9% |
Daily Gold Prices, September 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1Tue | $4,414.60 | +0.41% | $141.93 | ₹1,34,772 | AED 521.11 |
| Sep 2Wed | $4,539.90 | +2.84% | $145.96 | ₹1,37,915 | AED 535.90 |
| Sep 3Thu | $4,476.60 | −1.39% | $143.93 | ₹1,36,003 | AED 528.42 |
| Sep 4Fri | $4,476.60 | 0.00% | $143.93 | ₹1,36,003 | AED 528.42 |
| Sep 7Mon | $4,439.00 | −0.84% | $142.72 | ₹1,34,856 | AED 523.99 |
| Sep 8Tue | $4,460.70 | +0.49% | $143.41 | ₹1,35,990 | AED 526.55 |
| Sep 9Wed | $4,407.30 | −1.20% | $141.70 | ₹1,34,771 | AED 520.24 |
| Sep 10Thu | $4,408.90 | +0.04% | $141.75 | ₹1,35,646 | AED 520.43 |
| Sep 11Fri | $4,408.90 | 0.00% | $141.75 | ₹1,35,646 | AED 520.43 |
| Sep 13Sun | $4,351.90 | −1.29% | $139.92 | ₹1,32,967 | AED 513.70 |
| Sep 14Mon | $4,332.80 | −0.44% | $139.30 | ₹1,33,501 | AED 511.45 |
| Sep 15Tue | $4,387.50 | +1.26% | $141.06 | ₹1,35,409 | AED 517.91 |
| Sep 16Wed | $4,399.70 | +0.28% | $141.45 | ₹1,35,983 | AED 519.35 |
| Sep 17Thu | $4,424.90 | +0.57% | $142.26 | ₹1,36,288 | AED 522.32 |
| Sep 18Fri | $4,424.90 | 0.00% | $142.26 | ₹1,36,288 | AED 522.32 |
| Sep 20Sun | $4,383.90 | −0.93% | $140.95 | ₹1,35,326 | AED 517.48 |
| Sep 21Mon | $4,376.40 | −0.17% | $140.70 | ₹1,34,671 | AED 516.60 |
| Sep 22Tue | $4,318.40 | −1.33% | $138.84 | ₹1,32,856 | AED 509.75 |
| Sep 23Wed | $4,298.00 | −0.47% | $138.18 | ₹1,32,299 | AED 507.34 |
| Sep 24Thu | $4,321.20 | +0.54% | $138.93 | ₹1,33,597 | AED 510.08 |
| Sep 25Fri | $4,321.20 | 0.00% | $138.93 | ₹1,33,597 | AED 510.08 |
| Sep 27Sun | $4,168.40 | −3.54% | $134.02 | ₹1,28,373 | AED 492.04 |
| Sep 28Mon | $4,179.70 | +0.27% | $134.38 | ₹1,28,981 | AED 493.38 |
| Sep 29Tue | $4,186.70 | +0.17% | $134.61 | ₹1,29,290 | AED 494.20 |
| Sep 30Wed | $4,202.30 | +0.37% | $135.11 | ₹1,29,604 | AED 496.05 |
How September usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of 0.0% and a median of −2.2%. Every September since 1971 →
Gold in September 2026: FAQ
What was the price of gold in September 2026?
Gold traded between $4,168.40 and $4,539.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in September 2026, averaging $4,364.42. It closed the month at $4,202.30.
How much did gold go down in September 2026?
Gold fell 4.4%, from $4,396.40 to $4,202.30. The biggest daily rise was +2.8% on September 2, 2026 and the biggest fall −3.5% on September 27, 2026.
What was the gold price on September 1, 2026?
Gold closed at $4,414.60 per troy ounce on September 1, 2026, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹1,34,772.
Is September usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of 0.0% and a median of −2.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in September 2026?
Gold fell 3.6% in Indian rupee terms in September 2026, compared with −4.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in September 2026?
No. Gold was −4.4% for the month, against −0.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did gold react to the Fed and US data in September 2026?
Of 3 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the Fed rate decision + projections on 16 September: +0.9%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
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