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In the precious metals market on 20/5/2026, international prices moved lower across multiple metals, with news flow over the past 24 hours also pointing to sharp declines in gold and silver.
International gold (USD/lb) was reported at 6,206, down from 6,341 in the previous day and 6,622 7 days ago. The 30-day reference was not provided in the data.
International palladium (USD/oz) fell to 1,372.5, compared with 1,429.5 the previous day and 1,522.5 7 days ago. The 30-day figure was not provided.
International platinum (USD/oz) declined to 1,932, versus 1,996.4 the previous day and 2,161.9 7 days ago. The 30-day figure was not provided.
International silver (USD/oz) was at 74.51, down from 79.36 the previous day and 88.355 7 days ago. The 30-day figure was not provided.
News highlights over the last 24 hours included: silver prices today (20/5) turning lower; gold prices today (20/5) falling further by more than 1%; and global gold prices in the morning of 20/5 dropping sharply. Additional headlines referenced gold “falling freely,” dropping below the 4,500 USD level, alongside multiple reports noting broad-based declines.
One report also indicated a divergence: global silver fell sharply while domestic silver still increased, according to the provided summary.
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