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Gold Spot Price Drops 1.50% to $4,330.16

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-11 · 1 min read
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Gold prices fell 1.50% to $4,330.16 per ounce on September 11, 2026. The metal remains 18.79% higher than its price one year ago.

The spot price of gold closed at $4,330.16 per troy ounce. This represents a decline of $65.81 from the previous close. The daily loss equates to a 1.50% drop in value.

Gold traded at $3,645.30 one year ago. Prices have risen 18.79% over the past twelve months. The current price sits below the 52-week high of $5,477.79.

Recent Performance Metrics

Gold was priced at $4,481.57 one week ago. The price has decreased by 3.38% since that date. A month ago, the metal traded at $4,375.78 per ounce.

The current price is 1.04% lower than the monthly mark. Gold remains 19.19% above its 52-week low of $3,633.05. It trades 20.95% below the 52-week high.

Market Drivers and Ticker

Inflation expectations and central bank policy influence gold prices. Global economic conditions and investor demand also play a role. Currency strength, particularly the U.S. dollar, affects daily values.

The ticker symbol XAU/USD tracks the spot price. XAU represents one troy ounce of gold. USD represents the U.S. dollar. Spot prices serve as a benchmark for futures and ETFs.

Source Data Verification

The data is sourced from GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices. This source provides live market data for analysis. The figures reflect real-time trading benchmarks.

Based on reporting by USA Today, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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