PLATINUM Weekly Special Report based on 1 Lot Calculation:
PLATINUM USE AND MARKET SHARE:
- PLATINUM has been a key element in auto catalysts for over forty years, especially for diesel engines, and is increasingly vital in hydrogen fuel cells. The automotive sector is its largest consumer, accounting for about 40% of annual demand.
- MARKET SHARE (PRODUCERS): BIGGEST PLATINUM PRODUCERS IN THE WORLD: South Africa is the largest producer, holding 72.8% of the global market share, while Russia is the second with 8-10% of the market. Zimbabwe is third with 5%.
- MARKET SHARE (CONSUMERS): China is the world's largest platinum consumer, with 34%, while Europe holds 22%, and North America holds 16% of the platinum consumed worldwide.
EVENTS:
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 13:30 GMT: NONFARM PAYROLLS (NFP) AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (NOVEMBER) IN U.S. The US labour market data remains one of the most important indicators used by the US Fed, which could potentially indicate when new interest rate cuts may be implemented. The unemployment rate held above 4% in September, at 4.4%. Another weak reading could increase pressure on the U.S. dollar.
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT 13:30 GMT: U.S. INFLATION (CPI) (NOVEMBER). A softer CPI reading would point to easing inflation and increase expectations for further Fed rate cuts, which typically weaken the U.S. dollar.
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 AT 1:30 GMT, 2025: CHINA MANUFACTURING PMI (DECEMBER). The Manufacturing PMI offers an early monthly snapshot of activity in China’s manufacturing sector. In November, the index edged up to 49.2 from 49. China is the world's largest platinum consumer.
US FEDERAL RESERVE:
● BREAKING (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10): US FEDERAL RESERVE CUT THEIR INTEREST RATE TO 3.75% FROM THE PREVIOUS 4.00%. This is their third consecutive rate cut, following those on September 17 and October 29, 2025. It marks the lowest rate since September 2022.
● EARLIER:
OCTOBER 29, 2025: US FEDERAL RESERVE CUTS INTEREST RATE TO 4.00% FROM 4.25%.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025: US FEDERAL RESERVE CUTS INTEREST RATE TO 4.25% FROM 4.00%.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
- DAILY MOVING AVERAGE (MA) CONFIRM UPTREND: The price continues to trade above both the 50-day (red) and 100-day (green) moving averages, confirming a strong uptrend. Although prices could decline, too.
- UPTREND STRUCTURE: The price action remains well-supported by the upward-sloping trendline (blue), which has acted as a consistent support level. This trendline has been intact since the mid-2025 period, with price consistently bouncing off this level during corrective moves. Although prices could decline, too.
- PRICE ACTION: Platinum price hit an all-time high of $2,300 (March 2008). Currently, platinum price is trading around $1805, and if a full recovery follows the previous all-time high, platinum prices could then see an upside potential of 27%. Although prices could decline, too.
GRAPH (Daily): May 2025 - December 2025
Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
Platinum, December 15, 2025.
Current Price: 1,805
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PLATINUM |
Weekly |
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Trend direction |
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2,100 |
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2,000 |
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1,900 |
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1,715 |
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|
1,680 |
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1,650 |
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 $ |
29,500 |
19,500 |
9,500 |
-9,000 |
-12,500 |
-15,500 |
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Profit or loss in €² |
25,094 |
16,588 |
8,081 |
-7,656 |
-10,633 |
-13,185 |
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Profit or loss in £² |
22,038 |
14,568 |
7,097 |
-6,723 |
-9,338 |
-11,579 |
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Profit or loss in C$² |
40,579 |
26,823 |
13,068 |
-12,380 |
-17,195 |
-21,321 |
- 1.00 lot is equivalent of 100 units
- Calculations for exchange rate used as of 13:30 (GMT) 15/12/2025
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 techniques could protect the profit.