Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,440 per troy ounce on Monday, August 17, 2026, up 0.1% from Friday’s closing price.
The price of gold is holding this morning at $4,440.10 per troy ounce as of 9:06 a.m
ET. The gold price opened higher Monday morning, recording a 2.4% weekly gain at the open. Weakness in the U.S. dollar and in recent economic data contributed.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) declined 0.2%, though it is up 1.2% for the year. Retail sales in July were down 0.6% after nine months of increases, according to the U.S.