Palladium Climbs Toward Two-Month High

2026-08-05 17:02 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Palladium futures climbed above $1,360 per ounce, heading toward a two-month high as broad gains across the precious metals complex supported prices.

Progress in US-Iran negotiations led markets to scale back expectations for a September Fed rate hike, while a weaker dollar made dollar-denominated metals more affordable for foreign buyers.

Investors now await upcoming US labor market data for further clues on the Fed's policy outlook.

US consumers continued to favor hybrid vehicles over battery-electric models in the first half of 2026, supporting demand for palladium used in catalytic converters.

However, broader demand remained under pressure as Chinese EV sales rose for a third straight month in July.

Nornickel, the world's largest palladium producer, also expects a global palladium market surplus in 2026 as rising EV adoption weakens long-term demand.



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