This dated report presents gold prices by carat in United States for October 18, 2026, using the latest saved market table.
Gold finished the measured period below its opening level. Weekly market summary: Open $4,194.35 → Close $4,160.70, High $4,202.17, Change -0.80%.
Gold Prices by Carat in United States
| Open | $4,194.35 | Close | $4,160.70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | $4,202.17 | Low | $4,152.40 |
| Average | $4,180.34 | Change | -0.80% |
How the week unfolded
October 12, 2026
Open $4,194.35, high $4,194.35, low $4,194.35, close $4,194.35, change +0.00%. United States Gold Price for Buyers: Ounce and Carat Rates
October 13, 2026
Open $4,194.35, high $4,202.17, low $4,194.35, close $4,202.17, change +0.19%. 24K Gold Rate in United States: Current Market Reading
October 14, 2026
Open $4,202.17, high $4,202.17, low $4,162.13, close $4,162.13, change -0.95%. United States Gold Retail Price: Metal Value and Buyer Costs
October 15, 2026
Open $4,162.13, high $4,162.84, low $4,152.40, close $4,152.40, change -0.23%. Retail Gold Price in United States: Latest Ounce and Carat Refere…
October 16, 2026
Open $4,171.10, high $4,185.80, low $4,155.30, close $4,160.70, change -0.25%. United States Gold Price Movement: Current Market Range
Historical comparison
The strongest historical reference in the comparison window was $4,202.17 on 2026-10-13. 24K Gold Rate in United States: Current Market Reading
Weekly Gold Pullback in United States: High, Low and Closing Analysis
Scenarios for the coming week
Upside scenario
A sustained move above $4,202.17 would strengthen the positive scenario, while confirmation should come from later readings.
Downside scenario
A move below $4,152.40 would weaken the current range and make the lower scenario more relevant.
Range scenario
Prices may remain between the weekly high and low until a clearer move develops.
These scenarios are conditional market references, not a guarantee of future prices.
What this means for buyers and sellers
Reference prices describe the metal value. Retail quotes may differ because of craftsmanship, taxes, premiums, dealer margins and buyback conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the weekly gold range?
Low $4,152.40 — High $4,202.17.
Did gold finish higher or lower?
The closing level changed by -0.80% from the opening level.
Data and linked reports
This article was generated from the GMIP historical archive for United States, covering 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16.
Understanding the local price
The displayed figure is a metal-value reference before product premiums, fabrication, taxes and dealer margins.
Compare like-for-like products by purity, weight, quote time and buyback terms before making a decision.
Gold market context in United States
Retail quotes can reflect dealer premiums, shipping, insurance and state or local sales tax where applicable.
Compare bullion bars, coins and jewellery separately because their premiums and resale conditions are not identical.
Frequently asked questions
How is the gold price calculated in United States?
The calculation starts with the global ounce price and the exchange rate to USD, then applies the campaign’s local market settings.
When are gold prices updated?
Prices follow the campaign schedule, while actual dealer quotes may vary during the day because of premiums, taxes and retail margins.
Last updated: October 18, 2026 5:19 AM. Figures depend on configured price and exchange-rate sources, and local prices may vary.
