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Oct 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
Sentiment remained sour in the gold and silver markets last week and the technical picture has deteriorated for both as a result. Pressure on the equity markets from sharp falls in the tech sector saw gold offloaded in an effort to hike liquidity while silver again underperformed on concerns over fundamental deterioration. The developments over t... Read more
Oct 2026
How to Choose a Reputable Bullion Dealer in the UK
Key facts Physical gold is not a regulated investment in the UK, so there is no FSCS or Financial Ombudsman protection. That makes your choice of reputable bullion dealer especially important. UK legal tender coins struck by The Royal Mint are generally exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK taxpayers. Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK;... Read more
Oct 2026
British Gold Coins: Sovereign, Britannia and Beasts Explained
Key facts at a glance British gold coins such as the Sovereign and the Britannia are legal tender coins struck by The Royal Mint. The Gold Sovereign is 22 carat (916.7 fine) gold. The Gold Britannia is 999.9 fine gold. Investment gold coins are exempt from VAT in the UK under HMRC rules. UK sterling legal tender coins such as Sovereigns and Bri... Read more
Oct 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
While this piece covers gold and silver, we want to point out that the outright Managed Money short position in palladium last Tuesday was, at 16,003t, the largest since end-April 2025 – so beware – a short covering rally does not necessarily herald a bull market. This week’s report concentrates on the inflation figures from the States last week,... Read more
Oct 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
Closure of the COMEX enhanced delivery gold contract on 22nd September explains the large weekly fall in COMEX inventories at that point; note that this is a de-listing and does not imply actual metal movement. Fed September Minutes released last Wednesday; hawkish tone; we think gold has already priced in another hike – probably December rather t... Read more
Oct 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
Closure of the COMEX enhanced delivery gold contract on 22nd September explains the large weekly fall in COMEX inventories at that point; note that this is a de-listing and does not imply actual metal movement. NonFarm Payroll briefly misled the market; US holds bond auctions this week Watch for Fed September Minutes, released Wednesday Gold st... Read more
Sep 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
Closure of the COMEX enhanced delivery gold contract on 22nd September explains the large weekly fall in COMEX inventories; note that this is a de-listing and does not imply actual metal movement. The focus last week was on the presentations and meetings at the High Level United Nations meeting, notably President Trump and President Xi, along with... Read more
Sep 2026
Weekly round-up for StoneX Bullion
The Fed hiked the fed funds target rate by 25 points, as expected; gold took it all in its stride; still seeking direction and caught between key moving averages As we noted a couple of weeks ago, the World Gold Council has put central bank net buying at a record 289t in the second quarter, roughly five times that of the first, and the People's... Read more
Sep 2026
How Much Do Silver Bars Weigh?
If you’re new to the world of silver investing, you’ll notice that silver bullion bars come in a wide range of sizes and weights. In this blog, we break down popular silver bar weights, how silver bars are priced, and how to choose the right sized silver bar for your investment goals.Silver bar weight conversion chartThe silver bar weight chart bel... Read more
Sep 2026
How the AI Industry is Reshaping Demand for Physical Gold and Silver
The current AI boom has everyone talking about software and technology stocks, but what about precious metals? The physical infrastructure demanded by data centres – including advanced microchips and new power builds – all depends on the unique physical properties of precious metals. In this blog, we explore how the AI industry is reshaping demand... Read more