Palladium prices rose during the day, as demand for the industrial metal continues to be strong and global supply is down this year.
Since the beginning of the current decade, speculation has suggested that palladium has a supply shortfall of more than 5 million ounces by the end of 2019, "Metal Focus" analysts said.
Analysts also added that they expected the palladium supply to drop to 13 million ounces by the end of the year, equivalent to a 14-month demand.
Palladium is used in the manufacture of parts in cars that reduce exhaust emissions and are accepted by companies in the industry as a result of tougher standards for combating climate change and air pollution.
In a related context, as of 13:51 GMT, the dollar index (against a number of major currencies) rose 0.3%, to 97.2 points, reaching a high of 97.4 points and a low of 96.9 points.
And in terms of trading, Palladium futures rose by 1.4% to $1,402.4 an ounce, with a daily high at $1,406.4 and a low at $1,359.0.