Precious metals prices today 18/8/2026: Copper steady with mixed moves in palladium, platinum and silver on global markets

Global market overview across copper, palladium, platinum and silver shows mixed movements. Copper is quoted at 6.6575 USD per pound on the world market, unchanged from the previous day and from seven days ago, and higher than 6.265 USD per pound 30 days ago. Palladium stands at 1305 USD per ounce, flat on the day and over the past week, with a 30 day rise from 1246.5. Platinum trades at 1720.2 USD per ounce, also flat vs the previous day and seven days ago, but above 1593.9 USD per ounce from 30 days ago. Silver is priced at 59.24 USD per ounce, steady on the day and in the last week, and up from 56 USD per ounce 30 days ago.