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Jun 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion
Gold COMEX Managed Money shorts at their lowest since the end-January price peak; bear signal? Warsh sworn in, Trump resumes pressure for a rate cut, NonFarm points the other way (or does it?), ECB reports gold as largest Official Sector reserve asset at end-2025 The Royal Tudor Beasts; Royal Dragon 2026 StoneX Bullion GmbH Down across the b... Read more
Jun 2026
Gold Britannia vs Gold Sovereign: Which Should You Buy?
The Gold Britannia and the Gold Sovereign are both Royal Mint icons and both CGT-free for UK investors — so here the contest isn't about tax, but about size, history and how you like to buy and sell your gold. This guide compares the Gold Britannia and the Gold Sovereign on purity, tax, premiums, security and resale value, so you can decide which... Read more
Jun 2026
Is Gold Heavier Than Silver? The Density of Gold and Silver
If you’ve ever held gold and silver, you might have noticed that gold feels surprisingly heavy for its size. A small gold bar could feel just as heavy – if not heavier – than a much larger silver bar. This difference comes down to density. Even though a 1 oz gold bar weighs exactly the same as a 1 oz silver bar, gold is far denser than silver. Th... Read more
Jun 2026
Weekly round -up for Stonex Bullion
Warsh sworn in, European Central Bank likely to hike this month, gold and silver still meandering in thin conditions The Royal Tudor Beasts; Royal Dragon 2026 StoneX Bullion GmbH The precious metals markets remain hamstrung, with persistently narrow ranges and sentiment appears to be souring. Gold ETFs are dribbling out metal; the latest... Read more
Jun 2026
Platinum vs Silver: Which Is the Better Investment?
Platinum and silver might look similar, but they can behave very differently as investments. In this blog, we explore the basics of platinum and silver investing and compare how the two metals differ in terms of price, volatility, industrial demand, liquidity, and more. Quick verdict Choose silver if you’re looking for a more accessible entry poi... Read more
May 2026
Gold Britannia vs Gold Krugerrand: Which Should You Buy?
The Gold Britannia and the Gold Krugerrand are titans of the bullion world — one the modern UK flagship, the other the coin that invented the entire category in 1967. For UK investors, purity and tax separate them sharply. This guide compares the Gold Britannia and the Gold Krugerrand on purity, tax, premiums, security and resale value, so you can... Read more
May 2026
Gold Britannia vs Gold American Eagle: Which Should You Buy?
The Gold Britannia and the Gold American Eagle are two of the most popular bullion coins in the English-speaking world — but they sit at opposite ends of the purity spectrum and, for UK investors, the tax divide between them is decisive. This guide compares the Gold Britannia and the Gold American Eagle on purity, tax, premiums, security and resal... Read more
May 2026
Gold Britannia vs Gold Maple Leaf: Which Should You Buy?
The Gold Britannia and the Gold Maple Leaf are two of the most respected bullion coins in the world — both 24-carat, both government-backed, and both highly liquid. Yet for a UK investor, the choice between them is rarely a coin toss. One offers a significant tax advantage that can outweigh almost everything else; the other carries a global reputat... Read more
May 2026
Gold coins comparison: how to compare investment gold coins
Choosing between the world's leading gold bullion coins can be daunting. The Gold Britannia, Maple Leaf, American Eagle, Krugerrand, Sovereign, Vienna Philharmonic, and Australian Kangaroo are all investment-grade coins from trusted government mints — yet each carries different purity, tax treatment, premiums, and resale characteristics that can ma... Read more
May 2026
Weekly round -up for Stonex Bullion
Probe into the Fed has been dropped; clears the way for Warsh to take over at the Fed In terms of market activity there is very little change from when we last wrote a fortnight ago. Gold and silver continue to trade in very narrow ranges as they watch the evolution of the geopolitical background and many market stakeholders still prefer to stand... Read more