25/6/2026 update for the metals market: global prices are broadly lower, with gold trading near a multi-month low. News coverage over the past 24 hours highlights that gold has dropped to levels below 4,000 USD and has touched a 7-month low, driven by pressure from the US dollar and expectations around interest rates.
International prices (global benchmarks) show clear declines across key metals. Gold is quoted at 5,979.5 USD/lb, down from 6,118 USD/lb in the previous day, 6,368.5 USD/lb 7 days ago, and 6,433 USD/lb 30 days ago.
Palladium is 1,181 USD/oz, down from 1,233.5 USD/oz in the previous day, 1,288.5 USD/oz 7 days ago, and 1,393.5 USD/oz 30 days ago.
Platinum is 1,585.4 USD/oz, below 1,646 USD/oz in the previous day, 1,691 USD/oz 7 days ago, and significantly under 1,976.8 USD/oz from 30 days ago.
Silver is 57.795 USD/oz, down from 61.165 USD/oz in the previous day, 65.525 USD/oz 7 days ago, and 77.69 USD/oz 30 days ago.
News context over the same period also reports that gold prices fell to the lowest levels seen in nearly two weeks, reinforcing a risk-off tone for precious metals as the USD strengthens and rate outlooks remain a key driver.
