Gold Falls Back Below $4,000 an Ounce in Friday's Early Trade

Global gold fell below $4,000 an ounce in early trade on Friday, October 30, 2026 (8 Aban 1405). Donya-e-Eqtesad reported today's pricing at $3,991. According to Sahmino's data, spot gold traded at $3,995.52 at 08:04 Tehran time, down 0.7 percent from Thursday's (October 29, 7 Aban) close of $4,025.06; that is an intraday reading, not a session close.

The metal also closed at $3,997 and $3,993.96 on October 23 and 24 (1 and 2 Aban). Its 52-week low is $3,928.66, set on November 4, 2025 (13 Aban 1404). Gold remains about 28.6 percent below its 52-week high of $5,595.46, reached on January 29, 2026 (9 Bahman 1404).