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As of 22/5/2026, the metals market shows a mixed picture across key global prices. Silver is the standout mover, rising sharply, while gold remains broadly steady and palladium/platinum display mixed direction over the past week.
Global gold (USD/lb): 6,349. The previous day was 6,343, while 7 days ago stood at 6,289.5. The 30-day figure is not provided in the data.
Global palladium (USD/oz): 1,400.5. It was unchanged vs the previous day (1,400.5), but higher 7 days ago at 1,429. The 30-day figure is not provided.
Global platinum (USD/oz): 1,973.6. It is slightly lower than 7 days ago (1,985.2), and the previous day is 1,973. The 30-day figure is not provided.
Global silver (USD/oz): 76.935. It rose vs the previous day (76.93) and is higher than 7 days ago (76.295). The 30-day figure is not provided.
In the news flow over the past 24 hours, multiple local headlines highlighted updates to domestic gold prices (including SJC and 9999/24K gold), while coverage also pointed to a strong increase in world silver prices. Other reports referenced gold trading being relatively calm amid ongoing uncertainty in the U.S.–Iran situation, alongside mentions that gold prices were only slightly higher and remained under pressure.
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