{
  "id": 1425907,
  "title": "Gold, silver, platinum and palladium: What Singapore investors should know about these precious metals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/gold-silver-platinum-and-palladium-what-singapore-investors-should-1425907",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T05:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-silver-platinum-and-palladium-what-singapore-investors-should-know-about-these-precious-metals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Singapore, investors are advised to consider the unique characteristics of gold, silver, platinum and palladium when investing in precious metals. Analysts point out that gold prices have been volatile this year, falling below $4,000 per ounce due to inflation concerns and hawkish US Federal Reserve expectations. However, it has since recovered.\n\nWilliam Adams, director of market insights for metals at Fastmarkets, predicts that gold and silver prices will rise again, citing trends such as de-globalization, de-dollarization, and geopolitical risks. Silver, while influenced by economic factors, remains relatively cheaper than gold. OCBC Bank's Chez Anbu expects gold and silver to trade above $4,600 and $60 per ounce, respectively, by the first half of 2027.\n\nPlatinum and palladium, part of the platinum group metals, have benefited from gold's rally but are more affected by industrial demand and supply constraints. Both metals are essential in vehicle emissions-control systems, with platinum primarily used in diesel engines and palladium in petrol engines. Platinum faces a potential downside due to the growing shift towards electric vehicles, while palladium's demand decreases as well. However, platinum has a broader range of industrial uses.\n\nIn Singapore, investors can gain exposure to precious metals through physical bullion, ETFs, or mining-related stocks. UOB offers physical gold and silver, while OCBC allows digital gold, silver, platinum and palladium purchases through its Precious Metals Account. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF, listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in March, is another option. Physical platinum and palladium can be bought from bullion dealers, though with significant premiums. Alternatively, US-listed ETFs and mining stocks can also be considered.",
  "summary": "Outlook for each metal varies depending on market conditions, say analysts",
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        "outlet": "The Business Times - Singapore",
        "title": "Gold, silver, platinum and palladium: What Singapore investors should know about these precious metals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/gold-silver-platinum-and-palladium-what-singapore-investors-should",
        "published": "2026-08-17T05:01:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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