https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiThis is your Daily Platinum Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.Welcome back to the Daily Platinum Price Tracker, your go-to podcast for all things platinum. I am Vanessa Clark, and today is Tuesday, November eighteenth, twenty twenty-five. If you are looking to stay ahead on the latest platinum news, market action, and what it all means for your investments or your business, you are in the right place.Let’s kick things off with the numbers everyone wants to know. Today’s trading saw platinum spot prices hovering around fifteen thirty-four to fifteen forty-one dollars per troy ounce, depending on the source. For example, Kitco reports a bid price of fifteen forty-one dollars per ounce, with recent spot market averages ranging from fifteen thirty-four to fifteen thirty-five dollars. These numbers are down slightly from last week, marking a mild pullback from recent highs near sixteen hundred dollars.Despite this dip, platinum prices are still up a staggering fifty-seven percent from last year. Year-to-date, platinum has actually surged over seventy percent, which means it has been outperforming gold and most other precious metals for much of the year. The key drivers? Tight global supply, robust demand from industries like automotive and electronics, and a dramatic shift in trading dynamics.Now, let’s look at what’s driving today’s market action. Platinum’s recent softness can be traced back to expectations for the United States Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Over the past month, traders have really dialed back their bets on an imminent rate cut. Just a few weeks ago, there was an almost ninety percent chance the Fed would cut rates in December. Today, that odds number is closer to around fifty percent. This shift has pushed precious metal prices down across the board, as higher interest rates make non-yielding assets like platinum a bit less attractive.On the global front, all eyes are on China, where there has been a sea change for platinum markets. China has just approved new platinum and palladium derivative contracts—essentially launching the country’s first homegrown platinum futures and options. This move is being called a game changer because China now accounts for roughly thirty percent of the world’s platinum demand, and the new contracts are expected to eventually draw trading volume away from traditional markets in London and New York.Why does this matter if you are an investor, trader, or even just watching platinum for manufacturing purposes? More local trading in China will likely influence global platinum pricing. This could mean more volatility in the short term, but also new opportunities for savvy investors. If you operate in sectors like automotive or electronics, especially with ties to China, now is a great time to talk to your procurement team about possible price risks and supply chain implications of this shift.Speaking of demand, let’s highlight what’s happening in the auto sector since it remains the single largest customer for platinum. China just hit a major milestone, with battery electric vehicles surpassing half of all new auto sales last month. This is driving changes in how platinum is used, since while demand for platinum in traditional exhaust systems may flatten, there is growing need for the metal in fuel cells and hydrogen technology, both important for electric and hybrid vehicles.So, what can you do with all this information? If you are an investor, keep a close watch on Fed policy statements and the evolving situation in China. For manufacturers, this is prime time to review your sourcing contracts and risk management strategies—any supply hiccups out of South Africa or shifts in Chinese demand could push prices sharply up, or in the current environment, perhaps even a bit further down.Before we wrap things up, here is your actionable takeaway for today. Platinum’s new global dynamics mean that information is moving faster than ever, and supply-demand drivers are more complicated. If you are managing platinum-related investments, make sure you are set up for volatility and that you have hedging strategies in place. For everyone else, just remember—platinum is not just a shiny metal for jewelry, but a backbone of clean technology and manufacturing.That is it for today’s Daily Platinum Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark. I hope you found today’s episode both useful and timely. If you enjoyed it, please subscribe, leave a review, and be sure to tune in next time for more platinum market insights. Thanks for listening and have a fantastic day.For more http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiFor some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4rThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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