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Date: 16/5/2026.
Global metals: World gold is at 6,289.5 USD/lb (previous day: 6,289.5; 7 days ago: 6,297; 30 days: not provided). The same downward tone is visible across other tracked metals.
Palladium: 1,429 USD/oz (previous day: 1,429; 7 days ago: 1,487.8; 30 days: not provided).
Platinum: 1,985.2 USD/oz (previous day: 1,985.2; 7 days ago: 2,059.3; 30 days: not provided).
World silver: 76.295 USD/oz (previous day: 76.295; 7 days ago: 80.865; 30 days: not provided).
Vietnam news context (last 24 hours): Multiple reports note that global gold dropped and SJC gold fell further by 1 million VND/tael. Other headlines also describe deep declines for gold bars and 9999 gold rings.
Silver in Vietnam: One report highlights that silver prices dropped sharply by nearly 8 million VND/kg.
Takeaway: Based on the provided international quotes and the domestic headlines, the metals market tone on 16/5/2026 is broadly weaker, with gold, silver, palladium, and platinum all showing declines versus 7 days ago (and gold also weakening in Vietnam per the cited SJC move).
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