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26/5/2026 market update for precious metals: global prices showed a mixed pattern, with gold leading the move higher while other metals traded with mixed momentum over the past day, week, and month.
Gold (world): 6,456 USD/lb. This is up versus the previous day (6,453) and higher than 7 days ago (6,212.5) and 30 days ago (6,012), indicating a clear strengthening trend over longer horizons.
Palladium: 1,409.5 USD/oz. It was flat versus the previous day (1,409.5), but down versus 7 days ago (1,366) and also below 30 days ago (1,497.5).
Platinum: 1,966.4 USD/oz. Slightly lower than the previous day (1,973.2), but still above 7 days ago (1,941.8) and below 30 days ago (2,003.7).
Silver (world): 78.025 USD/oz. Higher than the previous day (77.915) and above 7 days ago (74.695), but slightly higher than 30 days ago (74.87), showing gradual improvement across the period.
News context (last 24 hours): Reports highlighted gold gaining around 1% as optimism grew around peace prospects in the Middle East. Additional coverage pointed to supporting factors including a weaker U.S. dollar and lower oil prices. Another update noted Asian gold moving higher on optimism related to a potential U.S.–Iran peace agreement.
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