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International Investment: Gold demand jumps over 300% amid Russia Ukraine border brinkmanship
by Mark Battersby for International Investment City of London-based The Pietra Sussan Company has seen a 326% increase in people investing in physical gold bars and coins this week, compared to the 12-month average, amid concerns that an attack by Russia on Ukraine could be imminent. Josh Saul, CEO of the gold investment firm, said:…
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Inheritance and Investments: How to Leave a Lucrative Legacy to your Loved Ones
No one wants to anticipate death but it’s essential to plan for it. No one knows when their time will come, but planning ahead for what will happen to your estate after you die is important. There are a number of things you can do right now to make sure your loved ones are taken…
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Understanding SIPP Self-Invested Personal Pensions
If you are a pension saver, you know that investing in your retirement is important. But which SIPP investments options should you choose?
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The Bull Market Vs Bear Market
Bull and bear markets are a historical trend tool, but how should you read them and what can you expect from the current financial landscape?
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The Ever-Growing Crisis of the Evergrande
After 18 months of intermittent lockdowns, market turmoil, yo-yoing infection rates, and a litany of mini-crises, a period of relative economic calm would be welcome. Instead, another crisis is looming in China, with Evergrande, the most indebted property company in the world, under severe financial strain and threatening to default. The broader market implications are…
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Who owns all the gold?
About a fifth of all the gold ever mined is owned by countries. Over 35,000 tonnes of gold, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, is stored in vaults underneath cities worldwide, acting as a counterbalance to global economies. So who owns the most? Which countries are buying and which are selling? And are gold reserves…
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Stock market alternatives – how the wealthy invest
With stocks and shares having such a high rate of failure, it’s no wonder many investors are reluctant to invest their money in the stock market. But what are the alternatives that truly wealthy and successful investors turn to? We’ve identified some great possibilities for those looking to diversify their portfolios away from stocks and…
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BASEL III and the gold effect
So, what is BASEL III, and how does it affect the gold market? Put simply, it’s a new set of financial regulations designed to make sure that we don’t have another 2008-style financial crisis. These new regulations may well affect the cost of gold. More than a decade in the making and repeatedly delayed, 2009’s…
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Economic Recovery: is the worst still to come?
After 18 months of turmoil, it’s no surprise coronavirus fatigue has set in. Just as the outbreak looks to be under control, a more virulent strain starts a new wildfire of contagion, and all progress is lost. These days, any positive sign of declining infection and economic recovery is magnified by people hoping for a…
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Inflation pressures: gold can help you
Inflation, dampened by low demand in 2020, is surging ahead again. So how do the smart money protect their wealth from erosion?
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Gold price leaps 10% in just one month – what happened?
The gold price jumped 10% in March, and continued to rise in April, adding over 16% in the last three months. What happened to the usually sedate, slow, steady increase in the yellow metal?
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