Comex Gold Settles 1.17% Lower at $4366.00 — Data Talk
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Comex Gold for August delivery settled at $4,366.00, a decline of $51.80 or 1.17%. This marks the largest one-day dollar and percentage drop since late July 2026, ending a two-session winning streak. The price is currently off 17.91% from its record high of $5,318.40 hit in January 2026, though it remains up 9.54% from its 2026 low.
Front Month Comex Gold for August delivery lost $51.80 per troy ounce, or 1.17% to $4366.00 today
--Largest one day dollar decline since Thursday, July 23, 2026
--Largest one day percentage decline since Friday, July 31, 2026
--Snaps a two session winning streak
--Off 17.91% from its 52-week high of $5318.40 hit Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
--Up 31.77% from its 52-week low of $3313.40 hit Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
--Rose 31.77% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 17.91% from its 2026 settlement high of $5318.40 hit Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
--Up 9.54% from its 2026 settlement low of $3985.60 hit Thursday, July 16, 2026
--Off 17.91% from its record high of $5318.40 hit Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 7.83%
--Year-to-date it is up $40.40 or 0.93%
All prices are calculated based on the settlement price of the current front month contract.
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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August 18, 2026 13:50 ET (17:50 GMT)
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