Platinum Prices Fluctuated Downward Intraday, and Spot Market Transactions Continued to Weaken [SMM Daily Review]

Published: Mar 26, 2026 11:59

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Platinum prices fluctuated downward today, with the most-traded platinum contract PT2606 on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange closing the morning session at 495.45 yuan/g, down 3.20%. In the spot market, spot platinum was quoted at a discount of 6-8 yuan/g against PT2606, or at a discount of 3-5 yuan/g against the SGE spot selling price 1. Spot discounts were basically flat from the previous trading day. As for spot transactions, SMM learned that suppliers reported weaker market consumption and limited transactions, while the price spread between intended prices and quoted prices remained relatively wide. Quotes at discounts of around 6 yuan/g on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange saw basically no transactions, and some traders purchased small volumes while seeking spot-futures price spread opportunities. Meanwhile, downstream enterprises reported fewer orders and limited purchases, with an overall wait-and-see stance prevailing. Overall transactions in the spot market were relatively subdued.

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