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If you are a pension saver, you know that investing in your retirement is important. But which SIPP investments options should you choose?  

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?

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Inflation, dampened by low demand in 2020, is surging ahead again. So how do the smart money protect their wealth from erosion?

What is the relationship between precious metals and technology now, and how will it change in the future?

Ever wondered what happens to the gold market during a recession? We’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions about gold and recessions so you can understand more about this safe-haven investment in these economically turbulent times.