Palladium prices declined during Tuesday's trading amid a rise in the US dollar against most major currencies, but palladium is nearing a key threshold due to concerns about supply disruptions. US President Donald Trump yesterday set a new deadline ranging from 10 to 12 days for Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine to end the ongoing war between the two neighbors since early 2022. This comes as a reduction from Trump's previously granted deadline to Russia, which had spanned 50 days — ending in early September — to end the war with Ukraine, or else face 100% tariffs on countries importing goods from Russia. ... (full story)