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Is the FIFA World Cup Trophy Made of Pure Gold?

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ fast approaching, we take a look at one of the most prestigious prizes in sport. Is the World Cup trophy solid gold? How heavy is it? And how did a dog called Pickles change the course of footballing history?

Top 10 gold-producing countries: latest global ranking

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Top 10 gold-producing countries in 2026

Gold is one of the most important precious metals in the world. Used as a store of value, an industrial raw material and an investment asset, it plays a central role in the global economy. However, only a few nations can boast large quantities of gold beneath their feet. But which country produces the most gold? Step this way and let’s mine the stats…

What Central Bank Decisions Mean for Investors and Gold

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What the Latest Central Bank Decisions Mean for Investors and Gold

The world's biggest central banks have spoken, but how do their latest interest rate decisions affect you? From savings and mortgages to bonds, shares, and gold, here's how recent policy changes could affect your investments and what to look out for next.

Top 6 most common mistakes made by gold beginners

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Top 6 most common mistakes made by gold beginners

Investing in physical gold is a great way to protect your financial future, but there are a few things you should know before jump-starting on saving or investing in gold bullion.

Beginner’s guide

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The Golden Secret of Fort Knox

Fort Knox holds more secrets than we will ever know, but the biggest one is: how much gold, if any, is there in America’s most famous bullion bunker?

Finding treasure: where to find gold in the UK (and what happens next)

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Finding treasure: where to find gold in the UK (and what happens next)

From Welsh mines to Scottish streams, learn the best ways to prospect for gold in the UK, and find out if you can keep your treasure.

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What Kevin Warsh’s arrival could mean for markets

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What Kevin Warsh’s arrival could mean for markets

With Kevin Warsh now confirmed as the new Chair of the Federal Reserve, all eyes are on the world’s most influential central bank.

a possibility of the global economy to be hit by a recession in light of the war in Ukraine and rising inflation represented by a picture of cartoon people standing in front of a red arrow and U.S. dollar bills

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Is recession risk rising amid the war in Iran?

While the conflict in Iran dominates world news, should we be looking closer to home and bracing ourselves for the economic impact and recession risk?

Gold and Oil Prices: Is There a Connection?

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Gold and oil prices: is there a connection?

Following the outbreak of the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have skyrocketed. Driven by high energy prices, inflation has also risen sharply, showing that oil is, quite literally, the fuel of the global economy. But what does this mean for the price of gold?