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Palladium ETF securities soar

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Exchange Traded Funds that deal in the precious metals have been seeing an increase in business, lately. ETF Securities said on Monday the amount of metal it holds to back its Physical Palladium exchange-traded commodity PHPD.L rose 12,628 ounces or 8 percent in the week to Feb. 6.

Palladium chosen as safety against inflation

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

On January 5 palladium tumbled nearly 6 percent as the strong dollar knocked down all the precious metals. The metal hit a daily low of $178.50 an ounce, but was quoted at $180.00. On January 12 the metal picked up some steam, and rebounded to $191 per ounce.

Palladium in limbo over auto bailout

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Spot palladium rebounded on Monday, up more than 5 per cent from New York’s notional close of $168.00. Palladium hit $176.50 per ounce as technical buying emerged after demand worries stemming from an ambiguous auto industry vote hit platinum group metals on Friday.

Extended downside expected for palladium

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Prices of precious metals platinum, palladium and silver are expected to slump next year as demand sags in line with economic growth. This is tough news, considering how much of a price decline the metals have already witnessed in 2008.

Palladium spot prices rise on NYMEX

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Palladium and other precious metals commonly used in industrial applications, such as platinum and silver, showed small improvements today, although the strength of the US dollar has been affecting their market values in the recent past.

Palladium Price Chart
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