Regular readers will know that at MoneyWeek we most like to buy things that other people hate, be it out-of-fashion antique furniture or under-valued high-yielding shares. So this week we’ve had a look at silver, …
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Category: Gold
Catch this modern-day gold rush before it’s too late
In a gold rush, you should be selling shovels. There is a modern-day gold rush on right now, says James Ferguson, and it’s not too late to get in on the action There are few …
A golden opportunity
We first started suggesting that you invest in gold a good four years ago, so anyone who has been reading for that long should have made a nice return by now. However, we remain convinced …
Diamonds could lose their sparkle in a Sipp
Being able to get tax breaks to buy a racehorse might sound thrilling, says Emma Simon in The Daily Telegraph, but, as with most Government innovations, the devil is in the detail. As of 6 …
World experts back the case for silver
After drifting around $7 for most of the year, silver edged up to an 11-month high of just below $8 an ounce a few weeks ago. It has now settled back to around $7.50. The …
The Euro’s Loss is Gold’s Gain
Both gold and the euro have now lost around 10% of their value against the US dollar since it began rallying last December. But European investors looking to protect their capital during this week’s political …
What’s happening in the metals market?
Which metals prices fell last week? Almost all of them. Copper, the most active metal on the London Metal Exchange, was among the biggest fallers. From its lows in 2003, the price of copper had …
For the best hedge against resurgent inflation, look at silver
Anyone who’s just received a gas or electricity bill will not need convincing that the cost of living in the UK is going up noticeably. What is more surprising to those facing double-digit fare increases …
The New Boom in Metals
In terms of the overall market, small. The capitalisation of the global mining sector is about $240bn, less than the market value of General Electric.There are a handful of huge global players, a number of …
Why I’m still holding silver
Anyone who took any notice of MoneyWeek’s advice to buy silver a few years ago when it was loitering at around $4 dollars an ounce would have been pretty pleased with themselves in April, when …