
Why are Platinum (LBMA) Prices so high?
06-02-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Platinum (LBMA) has experienced a notable decline, dropping from $2,362.0/oz to $2,024.0/oz. This decrease suggests a significant reduction in the value of this raw material, potentially due to changes in market demand or supply dynamics. The forecast predicts a further slight decrease to $2,010.6/oz, down by $13.4/oz or 0.7%, indicating a generally stable price trend with minimal risk of fluctuations.
The current forecast highlights a significant negative impact from technical data, with a $54.4/oz effect primarily driven by price signals and trend following. However, data on demand, flows, and supply indicate upward pressure, presenting mixed signals for the raw material market.
In contrast, the World Bank's April 2025 Commodity Markets Outlook anticipates a 2% increase in platinum prices for 2026. This projection is attributed to declining production among major suppliers in South Africa and North America, suggesting a modest upward trend. This outlook contrasts with the forecast's prediction of a price decrease to $2,010.6/oz in the coming month, indicating differing opinions on the short-term direction of platinum prices.
The current forecast highlights a significant negative impact from technical data, with a $54.4/oz effect primarily driven by price signals and trend following. However, data on demand, flows, and supply indicate upward pressure, presenting mixed signals for the raw material market.
In contrast, the World Bank's April 2025 Commodity Markets Outlook anticipates a 2% increase in platinum prices for 2026. This projection is attributed to declining production among major suppliers in South Africa and North America, suggesting a modest upward trend. This outlook contrasts with the forecast's prediction of a price decrease to $2,010.6/oz in the coming month, indicating differing opinions on the short-term direction of platinum prices.
What is the current / spot price of Platinum (LBMA)?
Platinum (LBMA) Price Today
February 6, 2026
Current Price
2024
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What is the forecast for the price of Platinum (LBMA)?
Platinum (LBMA) Price Forecast
February 9, 2026
1 Month Forecast
2010.6
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1 Year Forecast
1981.9
$/t
What are the short-term drivers of Platinum (LBMA) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is moderately bearish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Long term price trends - The net positions of speculators on NYMEX Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Platinum Stocks (CMX) - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year
What are the long-term drivers of Platinum (LBMA) prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Movements in the US Dollar Index Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the Euro - The shape of the futures curve (adjusted for the risk free rate and price volatility)
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