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IPC Index — Mexico MarketPlatinum futures fell to around $1,900 an ounce, easing from a two-week high amid a broader retreat across precious metals. The decline came as the US dollar firmed after President Trump gave no clear timeline for ending the Middle East conflict. In his speech, Trump said Washington’s core strategic objectives in Iran were nearing completion but warned that military operations could continue with intensified strikes over the next two to three weeks.
Oil prices also resumed their advance, adding to inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of tighter monetary police across major central banks. Platinum was further weighed by profit-taking after a strong rally in late 2025 and early 2026, alongside weakening automotive demand and expectations of rising supply. The ongoing shift toward electric vehicles is reducing demand from catalytic converters, while increased recycling, particularly in Europe, is expected to narrow the market deficit despite it still remaining in shortfall.
