{
  "id": 8885074,
  "title": "UBS raises palladium price target on tighter supply outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ubs-raises-palladium-price-target-on-tighter-supply-outlook",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:50:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/ubs-raises-palladium-price-target-on-tighter-supply-outlook-93CH-4908447"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UBS has increased its forecast for palladium prices in late 2026 and early 2027, anticipating tighter physical market conditions. Despite maintaining a cautious long-term outlook for the metal, the bank has boosted its December 2026 and March 2027 predictions by $200 per ounce and its June 2027 projection by $100 per ounce. The stronger-than-expected performance of palladium prices is attributed to favorable physical fundamentals. Global demand for palladium declined modestly in 2025 and is expected to stay relatively stable in 2026. The slower-than-anticipated shift away from internal combustion engines has bolstered demand, with hybrid vehicle adoption in markets like the US, Brazil, and certain Asian countries driving autocatalyst consumption. The widening gap between palladium and platinum prices enhances the viability of substituting palladium back into autocatalysts for gasoline-powered vehicles. The outlook for long-term palladium demand remains negative due to increased transport electrification and a projected reduction in internal combustion-engine vehicle production. Global mine production fell in 2025 and is anticipated to decrease further in 2026, with Russian output impacted by diminishing ore grades and South African producers focusing on conserving capital rather than expanding output. While recycling has improved, it has only partially compensated for the decline in mined supply. UBS believes the tighter supply situation will likely prevent significant price declines this year.",
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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."
}