铂、钯期货上市首日运行稳健，产业客户积极参与

Core Viewpoint - The launch of platinum and palladium futures on November 27 marks a significant addition to the green energy metal sector, following the introduction of other commodities like industrial silicon and lithium carbonate, indicating a growing focus on supporting the green economy [1][4]. Market Performance - On the first trading day, platinum futures recorded a trading volume of 66,700 contracts, with an open interest of 7,600 contracts and a transaction value of 29.231 billion yuan. Palladium futures had a trading volume of 34,200 contracts, an open interest of 2,700 contracts, and a transaction value of 13.049 billion yuan, reflecting a stable market entry [1][9]. - The main platinum contract opened at 441 yuan/gram and closed at 430.3 yuan/gram, up 6.25% from the listing benchmark price of 405 yuan/gram. The main palladium contract opened at 377 yuan/gram and closed at 370.6 yuan/gram, up 1.53% from the listing benchmark price of 365 yuan/gram [5][6]. Industry Impact - Platinum and palladium are critical materials in automotive emissions control, wind energy development, and hydrogen energy, with applications in green development accounting for approximately 60% and 80% respectively [4][7]. - The introduction of these futures is expected to enhance risk management for upstream and downstream enterprises in the platinum group metal industry, stabilize operations, and improve market efficiency [3][4]. Strategic Collaboration - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association plans to strengthen its strategic cooperation with the Guangzhou Futures Exchange to support the development of futures derivatives for the green industry [3]. - Companies like Jinchuan Group and Yunnan Precious Metals Group are actively participating in the futures market, utilizing these tools for better risk management and operational efficiency [8][10][11]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the futures market will provide a transparent and authoritative pricing mechanism, enhancing the price discovery function and increasing China's influence in the global platinum and palladium markets [7][8]. - The futures contracts are expected to facilitate a more standardized and efficient operation within the industry, promoting a shift towards a more resilient and efficient supply chain [11][12].