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As of 30/4/2026, the global precious metals complex shows a clear cooling in key prices. The world gold price is reported at 5,946 USD/lb, down from 6,073 USD/lb in the previous day, indicating continued downward pressure.
In other metals, palladium is quoted at 1,481 USD/oz, edging below the previous day level of 1,467 USD/oz (with no 7-day or 30-day figures provided in the data). Platinum is listed at 1,904.1 USD/oz, also below the previous day value of 1,988.4 USD/oz, again with no 7-day or 30-day figures shown.
World silver is reported at 72.215 USD/oz, compared with a previous day reference of 74.48 USD/oz, reflecting notable weakness alongside gold.
News flow over the past 24 hours highlights the same theme: gold prices are falling for an extended stretch after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Multiple market updates also point to silver trading under pressure linked to rate expectations, while broader metal prices show mixed direction across the complex.
Global metals prices (as provided):
- Gold (world): 5,946 USD/lb (Previous day: 6,073; 7 days: -; 30 days: -)
- Palladium: 1,481 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,467; 7 days: -; 30 days: -)
- Platinum: 1,904.1 USD/oz (Previous day: 1,988.4; 7 days: -; 30 days: -)
- Silver (world): 72.215 USD/oz (Previous day: 74.48; 7 days: -; 30 days: -)
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