Precious metals prices today 19/5/2026: Global copper cools while gold rebounds; silver rises and platinum strengthens as palladium eases

As of 19/5/2026, the metals market showed a mixed but generally supportive tone for precious metals, with several commodities moving higher on the day.

International copper was reported with a cooling USD backdrop (“USD eases”), while gold rebounded after turning up again.

Global gold (world gold) was at 6,332.5 USD/lb. Compared with the previous day, it was higher than 6.28; over the past 7 days it was also up versus 6.635. A 30-day comparison was not provided.

Palladium was at 1,429.5 USD/oz. It eased versus 1,438.5 from the previous day and was below the 7-day level of 1,510.5. A 30-day comparison was not provided.

Platinum strengthened to 1,996.4 USD/oz. It was slightly higher than the previous day’s 1,989.7 and notably above the 7-day figure of 2,146.9. A 30-day comparison was not provided.

World silver stood at 79.095 USD/oz. It rose versus the previous day’s 76.81 and was below the 7-day reference of 87.7. A 30-day comparison was not provided.

News flow in the past 24 hours highlighted: gold prices today (including SJC, 9999 tael jewelry/brand gold, and world gold) with multiple reports noting a rebound or strong turnaround; silver turning upward; and a general theme that softer USD conditions supported gold. Oil prices were also reported as continuing to rise globally, though the focus here remains on metals.

Key international metals levels (19/5/2026)

• Gold (world): 6,332.5 USD/lb (Previous day: 6.28; 7 days: 6.635; 30 days: not provided)

• Palladium: 1,429.5 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,438.5; 7 days: 1,510.5; 30 days: not provided)

• Platinum: 1,996.4 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,989.7; 7 days: 2,146.9; 30 days: not provided)

• Silver (world): 79.095 USD/oz (Previous day: 76.81; 7 days: 87.7; 30 days: not provided)