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Platinum Market Update: Analyzing Recent Price Surge
Jeffrey Christian from CPM Group recently provided insights into the dramatic upward movement in platinum prices, examining the potential causes and sustainability of the recent price surge.
Recent Price Movement in Platinum
Platinum experienced a notable price breakout, surging nearly $400 per ounce within approximately one month, marking a significant departure from its decade-long trading range between $800 and $1,050 per ounce.
Factors Behind Platinum’s Price Surge
Christian noted CPM Group’s surprise at this rapid increase, as fundamental market indicators traditionally suggest a stable and well-supplied platinum market. Key factors behind this price movement include:
World Platinum Investment Council Report: A report released in late May indicated a substantial deficit in the platinum market, strong jewelry demand in China, and anticipated growth in automotive demand for platinum group metals (PGMs).
Speculative Investment: The report triggered speculative buying, initially noticeable on the NYMEX and subsequently expanding more broadly across global markets.
Market Events: The recent platinum conference in Shanghai has further contributed to market enthusiasm and speculative activity.
CPM Group’s Outlook
While recognizing current speculative buying, CPM Group views this primarily as short-term investment activity. Christian pointed out that some market participants are opportunistically accumulating inventories due to historically low prices and the absence of significant technical resistance between $1,150 and $1,600 per ounce.
Christian suggests investors remain cautious and attentive, given that the fundamentals of supply and fabrication demand have not changed substantially despite recent price movements.
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