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Apr 24, 2026 - 06:23 AM
Platinum is currently priced at $2,003.30 per ounce (9 AM ET), down 1.89% from yesterday’s mark of $2,041.90. The downward pressure stems from a bearish outlook in the European automotive sector and a temporary surplus in recycled scrap. However, with the South African mining belt facing renewed power grid instability, supply-side constraints remain a major long-term catalyst. Current reports suggest that as platinum maintains its premium over palladium, industrial substitution remains a key factor to watch.
