Spot platinum breaks through $1490/ounce, rising 5.04% intraday

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,490.00/oz mark, now trading at $1,490.60/oz, up 5.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is currently at $1,490.10/oz, up 4.20% on the day; spot gold has just broken through the $4,050.00/oz barrier, now quoted at $4,050.23/oz, up 3.06% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is currently at $4,060.00/oz, up 3.04% on the day.