Articles Tagged "asian"

Chinese demand may support international platinum prices

Interfax-China quoted Johnson Matthey industry report strong jewelry demand from Asian countries, especially China, will support global platinum prices in the coming months, although the economic slump will slash platinum consumption in 2009 to a level below that of 2008. For full story, click here

Platinum gained in Asian trading

Platinum gained in Asian trading for a second time in eight days due to short covering as traders tooks the rise in crude oil prices as a signal that the metal would extend this month’s 20 percent decline. For more information, click here