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As of 30/6/2026, global precious metals show a broadly softer tone across multiple benchmarks, with notable week- and month-on-month declines.
International prices (global benchmarks): Gold is quoted at 6.17 USD/lb, down versus 6.177 one day ago and 6.118 seven days ago, while also below 6.411 from 30 days ago.
Palladium is at 1,228.5 USD/oz, lower than 1,229.5 (previous day), 1,233.5 (7 days ago), and far below 1,382.5 (30 days ago).
Platinum is at 1,593.4 USD/oz, down from 1,598.1 (previous day), 1,646 (7 days ago), and significantly below 1,938.7 (30 days ago).
Silver is at 58.76 USD/oz, declining from 58.95 (previous day), 61.165 (7 days ago), and well under 75.835 (30 days ago).
News context over the past 24 hours: Several reports highlighted weakness in precious metals pricing, including a reported drop in silver prices and broad declines in gold prices. Coverage also referenced gold updates for 30/6/2026, including domestic gold price movements for gold bars and gold rings, alongside commentary that gold faced pressure. Additional market commentary noted that on 29/6, oil rose on Middle East concerns while gold remained under pressure and the US dollar held strength.
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…