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Each publication contains detailed individual analyst and average (mean) price forecasts for the next eight quarters, as well as the long-term outlook for the upcoming 10-year period. This is complemented with in-depth graphical and written analysis.
In addition, Energy, Metals & Agriculture Consensus Forecasts™ features a closer look at changes in the macroeconomic outlook in the world’s major economies, and a selection of currency forecasts taken from our Foreign Exchange Consensus Forecasts publication.
Coverage and methodology
The publication has many practical uses including commodity investment analysis, risk management, corporate planning, and budgeting. The commodities covered have been selected for their global appeal and traded on prominent futures markets such as the London Metal Exchange (LME), New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and InterContinental Exchange (ICE).Forecast Coverage for Platinum
Platinum is a precious silvery-white metal which is used extensively in jewellery. Its other key use is in automotive catalytic converters since it is effective at converting emissions from the vehicle's engine into less harmful waste products. The platinum forecasts featured in our publication are based on:- London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) Spot - pm fixing.
Platinum Price History
The chart below illustrates the trend in Platinum prices since January 2011, measured in US$/Troy ounce.
Consensus Forecasts for Platinum
The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from February 2021, showing individual and consensus price forecasts for Platinum. The publication includes forecasts for 50 commodities, and the accompanying Excel file includes individual panellist forecasts for all commodities featured in Energy, Metals & Agriculture Consensus Forecasts™.
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