Platinum and palladium gain after U.S. government shut down

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Platinum and palladium advanced on Tuesday trading session as safe-haven demand for precious metals  rose after the U.S. government partially shut down in Washington for the first time in 17 years. Platinum futures increased 0.4% to $1,409.97 an ounce following a 0.6% drop earlier on the session to $1,395.13, the lowest since July 11, whereas palladium gained 0.6% to $72758 an ounce.

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