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IPC Index — Mexico MarketPlatinum futures held below $2000 an ounce, trading in a tight range near three-month lows as markets monitored developments in the Middle East war. In the latest update, US President Trump warned that he could target Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, unless Tehran meets his demands and reopens the Strait of Hormuz by 8pm Eastern Time deadline, overshadowing tentative signs of progress in mediated ceasefire talks.
The standoff has kept energy markets volatile, with disruptions to global oil flows fueling inflation concerns and clouding the monetary policy outlook, which in turn weighed on non-yielding assets. Platinum was also pressured by profit-taking after a strong rally in late 2025 and early 2026, alongside softer automotive demand and expectations of improving supply. Structural shifts toward electric vehicles are reducing catalytic converter demand, while higher recycling flows, particularly in Europe, are expected to narrow the market deficit.
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