Palladium futures price edged up to $1,052 per ounce in early trading today, supported by renewed buying from automotive sector manufacturers amid tighter emission standards. Traders are eyeing next week’s U.S. jobs data for potential impact on metal demand outlook. The quarterly silver futures chart, dating back to the 1960s, illustrates the parabolic move in silver futures that took the price to its highest level since 2011, and brought it within striking distance of the $49.82 high from that year and the all-time $50.36 peak from 1980. As the green energy transition evolves and demand for clean technologies and emission-reducing solutions grows, so does the importance of palladium risk management. Palladium futures price slid to $1,045 per ounce, reflecting consolidation after last week’s sharp rally, with momentum indicators suggesting possible sideways trade.