Gold Prices on August 8, 2026: Current Values for Gram, Quarter and Half Ounces

One of Turkey's leading gold retail platforms released the latest prices for gram, quarter and half gold on August 8, 2026.

Current Gold Price Landscape

■Gram gold selling price: 6,660.55 TRY

■Quarter gold selling price: 10,909.00 TRY

■Half gold selling price: 21,798.00 TRY

■Full gold selling price: 43,416.64 TRY

■Republic gold selling price: 43,450.00 TRY

■Gremse gold selling price: 108,874.55 TRY

■Ounce gold selling price: 4,341.63 USD

Market Dynamics and Investor Sentiment

Gold prices rose 0.3% today, driven by local currency fluctuations and heightened geopolitical risk perception. Investors’ safe‑haven demand is bolstering the gram and quarter gold prices in TRY, while the USD‑denominated ounce remains anchored to global liquidity conditions.

Strategic Takeaways

■Currency volatility is fueling demand for gram and quarter gold; short‑term portfolios may benefit from a heavier gold allocation.

■Global inflation pressures help sustain the ounce price in USD, presenting diversification opportunities for long‑term investors.

■Bank NIM (Net Interest Margin) figures are being lifted by gold sales margins, though this could exert modest pressure on capital adequacy ratios (CAR).

Markets indicate that a modest depreciation of the TRY is feeding gold demand, yet the stability of the USD will continue to underpin ounce pricing. Banking institutions should incorporate the additional margins from gold sales into their NIM calculations and adjust liquidity management accordingly. – Rüzgar Ersoy, Fintech & Banking Director