Platinum Futures News - September 2026
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1995 high, lifting platinum
The Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 18. This decision brings the benchmark rate to 1.25%. Borrowing costs...
US Payrolls Surge to 162,000, Driving Platinum Prices Below $1,805
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 in August. This figure shattered the consensus forecast of 55,000. Job creation...
Platinum Slumps to Two-Week Low as Middle East Tensions Spark Rate Hike Fears — Can the Metal Recover Before September?
Platinum futures slid below $1,740 per ounce Wednesday, hitting their lowest level in two weeks, as escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions ricocheted through...
Platinum hits two-week low, as US-Iran tensions fuel rate hike fears
Platinum prices fell Wednesday, with futures dropping below $1,740 per ounce. This price level marks a two-week low for the precious metal. Escalating...