THE METALS
Use these profiles as a starting point for research, then compare the original sources and the terms of any product.
METAL PROFILE
Separate monetary and investment demand from jewellery and technology uses. Changes in price, currency and interest rates can influence different groups differently.
Compare product purity, total premium, resale terms and how ownership is recorded.
World Gold Council · 3 November 2026 →METAL PROFILE
Examine physical investment alongside industrial applications. Mine output and recycling should be assessed separately from changes in fabrication demand.
Check physical size and storage costs as well as price. A low price per ounce does not mean a low total holding cost.
The Silver Institute / Metals Focus · April 2026 →METAL PROFILE
Industrial, automotive, jewellery and investment demand can move in different directions. A market-balance estimate is sensitive to inventory and investment assumptions.
Compare the date and scope of forecasts before treating a surplus or deficit as a firm conclusion.
World Platinum Investment Council · 9 September 2026 →METAL PROFILE
Automotive production, catalyst technology, mine supply and recovery of spent catalysts are important research areas. Johnson Matthey’s May 2026 outlook discusses these relationships.
Ask how substitution, recycling and the vehicle mix enter a forecast; do not infer future returns from scarcity alone.
Johnson Matthey · 14 May 2026 →