Precious metals prices today 1/6/2026: Global gold and silver edge up while palladium and platinum retreat from recent highs

As of 1/6/2026, the latest international metals snapshot shows mixed momentum across precious metals. World gold is reported at 6,416 USD/lb, slightly above the previous day’s 6,411, but still below the level seen 30 days ago at 5,984.5. Over 7 days ago, gold was higher at 6,453, indicating a modest pullback after a stronger week.

Silver (world) is quoted at 75.87 USD/oz. It is marginally higher versus the previous day (75.835), but below the 7-day figure of 77.915. Compared with 30 days ago (76.431), silver is slightly lower.

For industrial precious metals, palladium is listed at 1,382.5 USD/oz, unchanged from the previous day (1,382.5) but down from 7 days ago (1,409.5) and notably below 30 days ago (1,546.1).

Platinum is reported at 1,937.4 USD/oz. It is slightly lower than the previous day (1,938.7) and also down versus 7 days ago (1,973.2) and 30 days ago (2,011.9).

Domestic news in the past 24 hours highlights that VND 159 million/tael for SJC gold (selling price) was reported for today (1/6), alongside commentary that global gold prices are expected to rise over the week. Additional coverage also described gold price movement as difficult to predict at the start of the month.

International metals prices (selected):

• World gold: 6,416 USD/lb (Previous day: 6,411; 7 days ago: 6,453; 30 days ago: 5,984.5)
• Palladium: 1,382.5 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,382.5; 7 days ago: 1,409.5; 30 days ago: 1,546.1)
• Platinum: 1,937.4 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,938.7; 7 days ago: 1,973.2; 30 days ago: 2,011.9)
• World silver: 75.87 USD/oz (Previous day: 75.835; 7 days ago: 77.915; 30 days ago: 76.431)