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Platinum prices rise 2.67% as US-Iran tensions ease and oil pulls back

Platinum prices climbed, with the most actively traded futures contract, PT2608, finishing at 441.6 yuan per gram, marking a 2.67% rise. In contrast, spot market activity stayed quiet, as mainstream quotes lingered between a 3 yuan per gram discount and parity with the futures contract.

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BRIC Team
Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
Platinum prices rise 2.67% as US-Iran tensions ease and oil pulls back

Key Takeaways

  • Platinum futures contract PT2608 closed at 441.6 yuan per gram, reflecting a 2.67% increase during the trading session.
  • Mainstream spot platinum quotations fluctuated between a discount of 3 yuan per gram and parity with PT2608.
  • The price spread for SGE Pt-9995 and GFEX PT2608 remained inverted, ranging from 1-2 yuan per gram.
  • Despite inquiries from downstream enterprises, overall trading activity in platinum was sluggish due to strong buyer bargaining sentiment.

Platinum prices climbed as tensions eased between United States and Iran,and oil prices dipped. On GFEX,most traded platinum futures contract,PT2608, closed at 441.6 yuan per gram,up 2.67% for session.

But spot market stayed quiet . Mainstream spot platinum quotes hovered between 3 yuan discount and parity with PT2608. Price spread between best ask for SGE Pt-9995 and GFEX PT2608 kept inverted, within 1-2 yuan range.

Inquiries came from downstream enterprises, yet overall trading was sluggish. Buyers' strong bargaining kept transactions tough, slightly widening discount in mainstream quotes from day before. Many enterprises stockpiled when prices were lower, now market dynamics make trading hard.

As day moved on, platinum price fluctuations mirrored broader market sentiment. But thin trading volume showed cautious engagement. Geopolitical factors and commodity prices… still shaping precious metals arena.

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