Easing Lockdown Restrictions Boost Global Stock Markets
Hopes that many countries are easing their coronavirus lockdowns has boosted trading on the world stock markets. The signs of some return to normality look
Global Markets Ignore Oil Price Upset To Regain Losses
Investors are getting used to living in strange times as stocks and shares in London regained this week’s heavy losses from previous sessions with little
Gloom Lifts A Little As FTSE Nudges Up A Little
Some of the gloom lifted on FTSE 100 trading as investors mulled uncertainty over more massive job losses in America and the extension of the
Central Banks Hoard Gold To Stave Off Currency Problems
Central banks around the world are hoarding gold with reserves rising to the second highest level for 50 years. The banks were net buyers for
How The Price Of Gold Is Set
If you want to invest in gold, it’s important to know how the market works and how the price is fixed. Gold has two prices
What Makes Gold Such A Popular Investment?
Trust is the main driver that makes gold such a glittering prospect for so many investor around the world. Gold is precious to most people,
Price Of Gold Spurred By Central Bank Stockpiling
Demand for gold has climbed to a three-year high mainly due to central banks stockpiling the precious metal. Central banks bought 224.4 tonnes of gold
Gold Soars As Interest Rate Hopes Boost Markets
The price of gold has soared as President Donald Trump signals the markets that US Federal Reserve will take a more hands-off approach to the
Central Banks Stockpile Gold To Drive Up Global Demand
The demand for gold hit grew 7% year on year on the first quarter mainly driven by central banks stockpiling more of the precious metal.
Gold Could Fly If US Fed Keeps Or Cuts Interest Rates
What the US Federal reserve decides about interest rates impacts the price of gold, according to a new analysis by experts. The World Gold Council,
Investors Shunning Gold As Equities Soar
Investors are focussing on stock markets instead of gold to take advantage of strong share prices and rising global growth. Gold demand has seen huge
Gold Loses Shine As Price Falls To $1200 Sweet Spot
Gold is losing some shine for investors as the price has plunged to a 20-month low on the back of emerging market currency depreciation. The
Bitcoin Is Not Digital Gold, Warn Analysts
Bitcoin is not as good as gold and the value of precious metals should not be overlooked by investors, warn investment experts. In a note
Lack Of Demand Tarnishes Prospects For Gold
Gold is bombing with demand from investors and consumers down 18% in the first three months of the year. The price for an ounce is
Political Uncertainty Set To Push Up Gold Price
The price of gold is set to rise as political uncertainty grips Europe and the USA, says a trade body for gold producers. The World
Gold Savers Can Get Minted With New Deal
Gold is a glittering prospect for investors who fear a British economic collapse if the nation votes for a Brexit at the fast-approaching referendum on
More Gold-Plated Company Pensions In Crisis
News that the BT pension fund has an enormous £10.6 billion black hole and that other private company retirement funds are in crisis has followed
Classic Cars Race Off As Best Alternative Investments
It’s no surprise that the biggest spenders on luxury brands are also the places where the wealthiest shoppers go, says a new study. London is
Glimmer Of Hope For Price Of Gold
The gold trade sees a glimmer of hope for increasing prices after a year of knock-backs from the strengthening US dollar. In 2015, the dollar
Gold Seems Pegged To US Interest Rates, Say Analysts
The future of gold prices seems inextricably linked with the US Federal Reserve’s decisions over interest rates. Traditionally, investors turn to gold in times of