Gold Dajaluh presents the daily gold bulletin for Friday September 4, 2026. The long-awaited American jobs report landed this afternoon (Baghdad time) — and it stunned: 162,000 jobs added in August, nearly three times the forecast. Gold fell about 2% to a low of $4,376 before steadying near $4,390. Here are the news, the numbers, and the next test, clear and complete.
Today’s prices:
24K: ~$141.15/gram | 22K: ~$129.40/gram | 21K: ~$123.50/gram | 18K: ~$105.85/gram
Change: up about $65 from Wednesday’s low levels, but down about $69 from last Friday — a volatile, roughly -1.5% week.
The main news: America’s economy added 162,000 jobs in August — forecasts expected only 53,000–56,000 — the strongest month since March. Unemployment held at 4.1%. And a crucial detail: July’s reported loss of 23,000 jobs was revised to a GAIN of 21,000. The “shrinking job market” that powered gold’s August rally is officially gone from the record books. Gold dropped on the news as the chance of a September rate rise firmed to roughly 52–59% — now slightly favoring a rise.
Why gold didn’t fall further: Three reasons. Wages grew modestly (+3.1% yearly) — no inflation alarm there. The American central bank is openly split: Chair Warsh leans strict, but Governor Waller says he’d hold rates if inflation keeps easing, and the New York Fed chief says inflation IS easing. And buyers stepped in near $4,376, as they did at $4,282 earlier this week.
The numbers that matter:
Gold versus January’s record: about 22% below — roughly $1,940 discount per 50-gram necklace.
Gold versus one year ago: up about 23%.
This week’s range: $4,282–$4,500.
September rate-rise odds: ~52–59%. The Fed meets September 15–16.
The next test: Next week’s American inflation report (CPI) is now the true decider. Cool inflation → the rate rise likely dies and gold could reclaim $4,500+. Hot inflation → a rise is likely confirmed and gold could test $4,282 again.
For buyers today: Prices remain well below last week’s $4,600s — a genuine window continues for occasions. Investors may reasonably wait for the inflation report; both directions stay possible.
Please note: The market remains volatile. Kindly confirm the live price in store before purchase.
Today’s prices: 24K — $141.15/gram | 22K — $129.40/gram | 21K — $123.50/gram
All prices USD. Friday September 4 indicative. Please confirm final pricing in store.
