Critical catalytic converter metal shortages send prices soaring

Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/ManufacturingA long-term supply deficit has led prices of the metal, used mainly in engine exhausts to curb harmful emissions, to double over the last year.In the futures market, prices of metal for near-term delivery have also moved sharply above those for later-dated contracts - a situation known as backwardation, which also indicates buyers fear a lack of ready supply.Before this rally began, palladium prices had never exceeded $1,100.Continue reading Cr