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Why more investors are focusing on the long term amid market uncertainty

Discover why more investors are taking a long-term approach amid market uncertainty and how patience can help them navigate short-term volatility.

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The Price of Gold in Global Currencies: 2026 Year-End Review

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The price of gold in global currencies: 2026 year-end review

Explore the gold price in global currencies in 2026. Compare GBP, EUR, CHF, USD and JPY returns and understand the currency effect.

Emotional investing: 4 biases and how to avoid them

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Emotional investing: how psychology affects your investment decisions

Fear, excitement, and even a good story can influence what, and when, you buy and sell. Understanding the psychology of investing can help you recognise the four most common investment biases, which in turn should help you make more considered decisions.

The US midterm election result and its implications for gold

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US midterm elections 2026 and how gold has reacted

The Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections on 3 November 2026. Donald Trump remains president, but the incoming majority will have more scope to challenge his legislative plans. When it comes to gold, it rose after the vote as the dollar and US bond yields fell, although the election alone cannot explain the price movement.

Could AI and data centres become a new driver of silver demand?

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Could AI and data centres become a new driver of silver demand?

From chatbots to image generators, self-driving cars to scientific research, AI is transforming a huge range of industries, and at pace.

Why has the price of gold been falling?

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Why has the price of gold been falling?

When it comes to investing in gold, you’ve no doubt heard the term ‘safe haven asset’. Sounds reassuring. Sounds, well, safe.

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Why are European countries moving their gold ?

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Why are European countries moving their gold, and what could it mean for investors?

It has been widely reported across the business news media, that several European central banks are moving some of their gold reserves. The question is, why?

Financial Detox: How to Save Money After the Summer Break

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Financial Detox: How to Save Money After the Summer Break

While summer’s fun, it can also be an expensive season. Holidays abroad and at home, long days out with hungry kids or just whiling away sunny evenings with one more drink – it all adds up. So, if you’ve reached autumn with a bit of a hole in your finances, take a look at our tips to help get back on budget, with a fresh perspective on spending.

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The silver deficit: a quick guide for investors

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The silver deficit: a quick guide for investors

In recent years, demand for silver has exceeded supply, thanks largely to growing sectors like electric vehicles, solar power and semiconductors linked to AI.

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