This report reviews United States gold retail price for October 4, 2026, alongside the latest ounce and major carat references.
Gold finished the measured period below its opening level. Weekly market summary: Open C$5,973.23 → Close C$5,894.81, High C$5,995.01, Change -1.31%.
United States Gold Retail Price and Metal Value
| Open | C$5,973.23 | Close | C$5,894.81 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | C$5,995.01 | Low | C$5,827.36 |
| Average | C$5,909.50 | Change | -1.31% |
How the week unfolded
September 28, 2026
Open C$5,973.23, high C$5,973.23, low C$5,827.36, close C$5,827.36, change -2.44%. Retail Gold Price in Canada: Latest Ounce and Carat Reference
September 29, 2026
Open C$5,845.40, high C$5,921.02, low C$5,845.40, close C$5,921.02, change +1.29%. Gold Prices by Carat in Canada: Current Market Table
September 30, 2026
Open C$5,926.12, high C$5,949.39, low C$5,902.72, close C$5,902.72, change -0.39%. Canada Gold Retail Price: Metal Value and Buyer Costs
October 1, 2026
Open C$5,911.24, high C$5,949.33, low C$5,907.40, close C$5,930.85, change +0.33%. Gold Rate Comparison in United States: Latest Carat Table
October 2, 2026
Open C$5,905.06, high C$5,995.01, low C$5,891.82, close C$5,894.81, change -0.17%. Gold Price Check for Buyers in United States: Latest Reference
Historical comparison
The strongest historical reference in the comparison window was C$6,239.11 on 2026-09-03. Canada Gold Price for Buyers: Ounce and Carat Rates
Canada Gold Prices Close the Week Lower: Full Weekly Breakdown
Scenarios for the coming week
Upside scenario
A sustained move above C$5,995.01 would strengthen the positive scenario, while confirmation should come from later readings.
Downside scenario
A move below C$5,827.36 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 C$5,827.36 — High C$5,995.01.
Did gold finish higher or lower?
The closing level changed by -1.31% from the opening level.
Data and linked reports
This article was generated from the GMIP historical archive for Canada, covering 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-02.
Understanding the local price
Compare like-for-like products by purity, weight, quote time and buyback terms before making a decision.
The displayed figure is a metal-value reference before product premiums, fabrication, taxes and dealer margins.
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 4, 2026 10:14 AM. Figures depend on configured price and exchange-rate sources, and local prices may vary.
