Global metal markets are showing a mixed but contained tone on 18 October 2026. Copper trades around 6.7135 USD per pound, essentially unchanged from the previous day and seven days ago, with the 30-day level at 6.7155 USD per pound signaling a modest softening from the month before. Palladium is priced at 1159.5 USD per ounce, flat on the day and over the past week, yet lower than 1314.5 USD per ounce seen 30 days ago. Platinum sits at 1697.5 USD per ounce, below the 30-day level of 1804.6 USD, while silver trades at 60.71 USD per ounce, beneath its 30-day level of 66.785 USD.
Copper remains near its recent readings, trading at 6.7135 USD per pound, essentially unchanged from the previous day and from seven days ago, while the 30-day level sits at 6.7155 USD per pound, indicating a slight softening over the month.
Palladium is at 1159.5 USD per ounce, with 30 days ago at 1314.5 USD per ounce, reflecting a notable retreat over the month. Platinum stands at 1697.5 USD per ounce, down from 1804.6 USD per ounce 30 days earlier. Silver is at 60.71 USD per ounce, down from 66.785 USD per ounce 30 days ago.
Domestic prices are not provided in this dataset; the analysis focuses on international benchmarks for copper, palladium, platinum, and silver. The accompanying 24-hour news context highlights gold price coverage in the region and a softening tone in silver, underscoring ongoing volatility in the metals complex. Overall, copper shows near-term stability while palladium, platinum, and silver trend softer on a 30-day horizon, suggesting caution for longer-term positioning.
