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Date: 8/6/2026.
International metals: Gold is steady at 6,264.5 USD/lb. Compared with 1 day ago, it is unchanged at 6,264.5; vs 7 days ago it was higher at 6,568.5; and vs 30 days ago it was also higher at 6,297.
Palladium: 1,242 USD/oz, down from 1 day ago (1,242). Over longer horizons it has weakened: 7 days ago 1,386 and 30 days ago 1,487.8.
Platinum: 1,787.5 USD/oz. It is slightly lower than 1 day ago (1,783.6) and notably weaker versus 7 days ago (1,936.6) and 30 days ago (2,059.3).
Silver (world): 68.27 USD/oz. It is flat vs 1 day ago (68) but down versus 7 days ago (75.39) and 30 days ago (80.865).
News snapshot (last 24 hours): Reports highlighted that silver prices are extending a losing streak. For gold, coverage referenced SJC staying in the 146.2–150.2 million VND/tael range and noted gold hovering near the 150 million VND/tael level. Other articles also pointed to expectations that gold prices may continue to fall this week.
Key takeaway: The global metals picture in the provided data shows softness across silver, palladium and platinum over 7–30 days, while gold remains comparatively stable in the latest reading.
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