Investing in precious metals is generally associated with gold and silver. However, this group of chemical elements also includes the platinum-group metals, of which platinum and palladium are the most widely traded. This is why in this edition of the Market Overview we will analyze the investment potential of these two precious metals. To achieve this goal, we will examine the demand and supply outlook for these white metals and the pros and cons of adding them to one’s precious metals portfolio.

We also provide investors with an update on recent fundamental drivers of the gold market, answering the question how the medium-term outlook for the gold market has changed over the last month. In particular, we will summarize the first half of 2017 in the gold market from the perspective of its fundamentals. This analysis should help investors draw investment conclusions for the remainder of the year.