PLATINUM Weekly Special Report based on 1 Lot Calculation:
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
- PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT AT $1,300: Platine prices have traded predominantly above the level of $1,300 since late June 2025. If that thesis holds true going forward, a limited downside potential from here than could be expected. Although, if prices fall below the mark of $1,300, then an extended negative trend could be expected with the Platinum price.
- 100-DAY MOVING AVERAGE TREND: The 100-day moving average continues to slope upward, with the current price steady above it, indicating a positive trend. As long as prices remain above both the 100- day moving average and the $1,300 zone, the broader outlook remains positive.
GRAPH (Daily): April 2025 - August 2025
Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
EVENTS:
- THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 13:30 GMT+1: US GDP (Q2) second reading. Data for GDP in the first (preliminary) reading showed an increase for Q1 from -0.5% to 3.00%. The second reading will be released on Thursday, and if data comes in weaker the the first reading, the US dollar could then see some negative pressure, while commodity prices, such platinum prices could see some upward pressure.
- SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 2:30 GMT+1: CHINA MANUFACTURING PMI (AUG). A higher-than-expected reading could support platinum prices. This index provides an early indication each month of economic activities in the Chinese manufacturing sector. (PREVIOUS: 49.3%).
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 AT 13:30 GMT+1: US NONFARM PAYROLLS (NFP) AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (AUGUST). U.S. labor market data remains a key indicator for the Federal Reserve in assessing future rate cuts, with the unemployment rate holding above 4%, at 4.2% in July.
US FEDERAL RESERVE:
- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 19:00 GMT+1: US FEDERAL RESERVE INTEREST RATE DECISION. Weaker July labor data, downward June revisions, and Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks have raised market expectations for a September rate cut. With the benchmark rate at 4.5% and projected to fall to 4% by end-2025, the U.S. dollar may face pressure, potentially supporting platinum prices.
GEOPOLITICS: TENSIONS RISE BETWEEN THE USA AND RUSSIA
- U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP RENEWED HIS THREAT TO IMPOSE ECONOMIC PENALTIES ON RUSSIA. On August 26, 2025, Trump stepped up U.S. pressure on Russia, warning of “very serious” economic measures if peace talks stall. He stressed that the response would be economic, not military, signaling Washington’s intent to rely on sanctions and tariffs rather than direct confrontation.
RUSSIA IS THE SECOND LARGEST PLATINUM PRODUCER IN THE WORLD AND THE SECOND LARGEST PLATINUM EXPORTER IN THE WORLD. Russia is the 2nd largest platinum exporter (13%) and producer in the world (up to 10%) after South Africa.
Platinum, August 27, 2025.
Current Price: 1,330
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PLATINUM |
Weekly |
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Trend direction |
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1,500 |
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1,450 |
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1,380 |
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1,290 |
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1,270 |
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1,250 |
Example of calculation based on weekly trend direction for 1.00 Lot1
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PLATINUM |
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Pivot Points |
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Profit or loss in $ |
17,000 |
12,000 |
5,000 |
-4,000 |
-6,000 |
-8,000 |
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Profit or loss in €² |
14,671 |
10,356 |
4,315 |
-3,452 |
-5,178 |
-6,904 |
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Profit or loss in £² |
12,659 |
8,936 |
3,723 |
-2,979 |
-4,468 |
-5,957 |
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Profit or loss in C$² |
23,544 |
16,620 |
6,925 |
-5,540 |
-8,310 |
-11,080 |
- 1.00 lot is equivalent of 100 units
- Calculations for exchange rate used as of 13:00 (GMT+1) 27/08/2025
There is a possibility to use Stop-Loss and Take-Profit
- You may wish to consider closing your position in profit, even if it is lower than the suggested one.
- Trailing stop technique could protect the profit