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Mar 18, 2026 - 06:21 AM
As of 9 AM ET, the spot price for palladium is $1,550.00 per ounce, marking a 5.60% decrease from yesterday’s price of $1,642.00. This correction follows a period of intense speculative buying. Analysts suggest the current slide is a reaction to increased recycling yields and a temporary surplus in the industrial market, though the metal remains a critical component for high-performance hybrid vehicle exhaust systems.
