Precious metals prices today 21/5/2026: Global gold, silver, palladium and platinum mixed with short-term gains as regional news highlights cooling and rebounds

In the precious metals market on 21/5/2026, international prices showed a mixed performance across key metals, while recent news flow pointed to shifting momentum for gold and silver.

International gold was quoted at USD 6,330.5 per lb. Compared with 1 day ago, it rose from USD 6,212.5. Versus 7 days ago, it was down from USD 6,581. Data for 30 days was not provided.

International silver stood at USD 76.145 per oz. It increased from USD 74.695 1 day ago and declined from USD 83.995 7 days ago. The 30-day comparison was not provided.

Palladium was at USD 1,378.5 per oz. It improved versus 1 day ago (from USD 1,366) but was lower than 7 days ago (from USD 1,455.5). The 30-day comparison was not provided.

Platinum traded at USD 1,961.8 per oz. It rose from USD 1,941.8 1 day ago and fell from USD 2,075.6 7 days ago. The 30-day comparison was not provided.

News context over the past 24 hours highlighted gold price updates and shifting sentiment: several reports noted gold prices changing direction, including references to a cooling of a prior surge and a rebound in the world market, alongside mentions of domestic weakness and a potential easing of geopolitical tensions related to Iran.

Domestic metal price data was not included in the provided summary, but the news items specifically referenced gold and silver movements in Vietnam during the period.