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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions fell to 15,560 in December 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased January 2025
US CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions fell to 15,560 in December 2024, released January 2025, down 2,287 from November's 17,847 reading.
Latest Release
15560.000000
Actual
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Consensus
17847.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions (United States) was reported at 15,560.00 in January 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 17,847.00.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 14,711.00, down from the prior three at 20,607.33.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update January 2025.
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CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions - US
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About CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions — United States
DEFINITION
CFTC Platinum Speculative net positions is a financial indicator that measures the difference between the number of long and short positions held by speculators in the platinum market. This data is collected and reported by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and provides insight into the sentiment and expectations of market participants towards platinum. It is a valuable tool for investors and analysts in understanding the potential direction of platinum prices.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2025): actual 15,560. Prior reading (Dec 2024): 13,744. Before that (Dec 2024): 14,829.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.