Gold traded at $4,397.73 on August 18, 2026, edging down a marginal 0.03% over the prior 24 hours as the precious metal held relatively steady after a strong recent run.
Over the past seven days, gold gained 0.37%, reflecting modest but consistent upward momentum. The more pronounced move came over the broader 30-day window, where the metal climbed 9.64%, underscoring sustained buying interest across the period.
Market capitalization figures are not available for gold, as the asset trades as a physical commodity and derivatives market rather than a securities exchange. Price discovery occurs across global spot and futures markets around the clock.
The slight pullback in the most recent session did little to erode the metal's monthly advance, leaving gold well above where it stood 30 days prior.
