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As of 30/6/2026, the metals market is showing mixed performance across key global benchmarks, with several prices still below their levels from 7 and 30 days ago.
International prices (global benchmarks): Silver is at 58.76 USD/oz, down from 58.95 USD/oz in the previous day, 61.165 USD/oz 7 days ago, and 75.835 USD/oz 30 days ago.
Palladium: 1228.5 USD/oz, slightly lower than 1229.5 USD/oz in the previous day, 1233.5 USD/oz 7 days ago, and notably below 1382.5 USD/oz 30 days ago.
Platinum: 1593.4 USD/oz, down from 1598.1 USD/oz in the previous day, 1646 USD/oz 7 days ago, and far below 1938.7 USD/oz 30 days ago.
Gold (world): 6.17 USD/lb, compared with 6.177 USD/lb in the previous day, 6.118 USD/lb 7 days ago, and 6.411 USD/lb 30 days ago.
News context from the past 24 hours: Headlines highlighted lower silver prices on 30/6, alongside multiple updates on gold prices (including gold bar and smooth ring items) moving broadly lower, with some reports noting strong buying interest while retailers remained cautious. Additional coverage referenced market pressure on gold and a sharp drop near the end of the previous session.
Key takeaway: The available data points to a generally weaker trend versus 7 and 30 days ago for silver, palladium, and platinum, while gold remains below the 30-day level as well.
The crypto bear market remained in force on Wednesday, with bitcoin slipping back toward the $60,000 area. Sharp pullbacks in gold and oil also weighed on the 2025 “debasement trade,” which had supported hard assets amid concerns about government debt and fiat currencies. Meanwhile, tech—particularly the AI boom—continued…
