S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketPlatinum futures surged toward $2,900 an ounce, extending its record-setting rally, driven by strong investment demand and a tight physical market. The metal’s small market, around 250 metric tons annually versus roughly 5,000 tons for gold, makes prices highly sensitive to buying, while its lower cost allows investors to acquire more ounces. While industrial and jewelry demand has contributed modestly, the surge is largely fueled by purchases of physical bars, with inflows only partly reflected in ETFs or futures positions. Elevated lease rates in London point to ongoing scarcity, and China could add incremental support through the launch of local-currency platinum contracts. Expectations of lower US interest rates and dollar weakness have provided additional backing, while ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions continue to drive broader demand for precious metals. US President Donald Trump recently threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if it finalizes a trade deal with China.
