Gold investors often look at the relationship between the price of gold and the price of oil. The theory behind this is that there is a strong relationship between the two commodities. The oil price …
Chart of the week: Gold still looks cheap
Category: Gold
Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach is bullish on gold
The recovery in the US housing market is over, says Jeffrey Gundlach. The head of US investment manager DoubleLine Capital made his reputation as one of the world’s leading bond fund managers, with many viewing …
The next gold boom
I first invested in gold miners eight years ago, and in that time I’ve been through a few big swings in the market. Booms and bear markets are just a fact of life in precious …
The assets to buy into now – April 2014
Asset allocation is at least as important as individual share selection. So where should you be putting your money? Here’s our monthly take on the major asset classes. Equities A shaky start to 2014 After rocketing …
Why you should buy gold sovereigns
At MoneyWeek, we’re long-standing fans of investing in gold. We think it’s a great way to provide insurance against any future financial crisis. Or inflation. If you want a truly diversified portfolio, invest some of …
The assets to buy now – March 2014
Asset allocation is at least as important as individual share selection. So where should you be putting your money? Here’s our monthly take on the major asset classes. Property The boom continues British house prices …
A coming gold surge?
After a nasty slide in 2013, gold has found its feet again, gaining almost 10% this year to around $1,340 an ounce. Some investors have sought shelter from emerging-market turmoil in the metal, while fears …
Chart of the week: China goes for gold
China is the world’s top gold producer and will soon be the largest consumer too. Chinese consumers, encouraged by last year’s price slide, snapped up 1,176 tonnes of the yellow metal, a 41% increase on …
The assets to buy into now – February 2014
Asset allocation is at least as important as individual share selection. So where should you be putting your money? We give our monthly view on the major asset classes. Equities Go bargain-hunting Stockmarkets have endured …
I’ve never bought gold before – but I’m buying it now
I’m 46 years old, and I’m about to invest in gold for the first time in my life. You see, unlike most MoneyWeek writers, I’ve always been a big sceptic when it came to gold. …