Platinum Hits One-Month High

2025-11-27 09:44 By Dongting Liu 1 min. read

Platinum climbed above $1,630 an ounce, reaching its highest level since October 20, following the launch of a physically settled contract on the metal by China’s Guangzhou Futures Exchange.

Open to both institutional and retail investors, the new contracts are expected to broaden market participation and fuel optimism about Chinese demand.

Meanwhile, signs of weakness in the US economy, coupled with dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials, have fueled widespread expectations of a third rate cut in December.

Platinum has surged more than 70% this year, roughly mirroring silver’s gains but significantly outperforming gold, driven by safe-haven demand, supply disruptions in South Africa, and strong Chinese buying.

Looking ahead, the World Platinum Investment Council forecasts a deficit of 69,200 ounces in 2025, marking the third consecutive annual deficit, with the market expected to be broadly balanced in 2026, leaving a modest surplus of around 20,000 ounces.



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