Palladium Steadies Near 7-Week High

2026-08-07 17:22 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Palladium futures held near $1,370 per ounce, remaining near a seven-week high as weaker-than-expected US jobs data reduced expectations of further Fed tightening, while Middle East tensions capped gains.

US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined in July, prompting markets to lower expectations of a near-term Fed rate hike to 43.9% from 57% before the report.

However, President Donald Trump stated he believed the war would end soon, while attacks by Iran and Iran-backed Houthi militants continued to fuel concerns over energy supply disruptions and inflation.

Meanwhile, 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, expects a global palladium market surplus in 2026 as rising EV adoption weakens long-term demand.



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Palladium Steadies Near 7-Week High
Palladium futures held near $1,370 per ounce, remaining near a seven-week high as weaker-than-expected US jobs data reduced expectations of further Fed tightening, while Middle East tensions capped gains. US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined in July, prompting markets to lower expectations of a near-term Fed rate hike to 43.9% from 57% before the report. However, President Donald Trump stated he believed the war would end soon, while attacks by Iran and Iran-backed Houthi militants continued to fuel concerns over energy supply disruptions and inflation. Meanwhile, 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, expects a global palladium market surplus in 2026 as rising EV adoption weakens long-term demand.
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