RE: Global Mining Review5 Oct 2023 14:15
Palladium current price $1152.
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/palladium
"Palladium futures have been steadily declining to around $1,200 per ounce, their lowest since late-2018 dragged by demand concerns and a strong US dollar. Historically, palladium has played a significant role in the electronics and automotive industries, thanks to its remarkable ability to reduce exhaust emissions. However, in recent years, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, due to the increased production of heavy-duty vehicles that primarily rely on platinum, as well as the expanding market share of electric vehicles in China, which now accounts for over 30% of the automotive market. China's car sales increased 2.2% year-on-year to 1.94 million units in August, the first gain since May. Moreover, there are expectations that interest rates around the world, and especially in the US, will remain higher for longer, hurting global growth and demand for palladium."