Jan 2024
How to Tell The Difference Between Real and Fake Silver
After gold, silver is the second-most popular precious metal for investing. It’s a reliable and attractive metal with several industrial applications, making it extremely valuable and highly sought after. But like with other items of value, silver can be counterfeited. When people don’t know what to look out for, they can mistakenly fall for thes... Read more
Jan 2024
How to Invest in Platinum: Tips & Strategies
Platinum is one of the most valuable precious metals, recognized for its extreme rarity and diverse range of industrial applications. Its high value, scarcity, and triple-threat features as a precious metal, industrial metal, and green metal make platinum an attractive investment option for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio. In this gui... Read more
Jan 2024
StoneX Bullion round-up Monday 29th January 2024
Gold is now consolidating above $2,000; upside still favoured but not yet Gold outlook remains positive for this year, due to a range of uncertainties. Spot is trading at $2,030 as we write after gaining $10 on news of the Evergrande liquidation.In our last note, a week ago, we suggested that gold needed some time to consolidate; it is doing so For... Read more
Jan 2024
Why Central Banks Buy Gold
In the past two years, central banks around the world have been on a gold buying spree. By Q3 2023, global central banks bought around 800 tonnes of this precious metal and now hold roughly a fifth of all the gold ever mined. According to the World Gold Council, around a quarter of central banks intend on continuing to increase their reserves in th... Read more
Jan 2024
Gold vs. Silver Investments: Which is Better?
When it comes to investing in precious metals, gold and silver reign supreme. But which of these investments is better? If you’re wondering whether to put your money in gold or silver, we’re here to help you make that decision. In this guide, we’ll talk about the differences between investing in gold vs silver, looking at their volatility, afford... Read more
Jan 2024
Gold faltering, needs time to consolidate above $2,000
Gold outlook is positive for this year, due to a range of uncertainties. Trading at $2,025 as we writeSince our last note, a fortnight ago, prices are unchanged, but have rallied and slipped over the period; currently at $2,024 having tested $2,065 and then $2,000Physical demand has been strong in China ahead of the New YearChina’s silver dem... Read more
Jan 2024
Why Buy Gold? Reasons to Invest in Physical Gold Bullion
There’s no doubt that buying gold has a certain allure that makes it attractive to investors and collectors alike. Long associated with power and wealth, gold is an asset that almost all of humanity can agree holds intrinsic value. But what is it about gold that makes it such an enduring and secure investment option? In this article, we look at th... Read more
Jan 2024
Gold Purity, Fineness, And Karat – What Is It And How To Check It
Understanding gold purity, whether in jewelry, gold coins, or gold bullion bars, is essential to making informed decisions as an investor. Measured in karats or fineness, gold purity helps you accurately assess the value of your gold investments. In this article, we discuss what gold purity is, how it’s measured, and explore each of the karat and... Read more
Jan 2024
Exploring the Role of Gold as an Effective Hedge Against Inflation
Gold has long been regarded as a symbol of wealth and stability, highly revered for its ability to weather economic storms. Its reputation as being a ‘safe-haven’ that shields investors against inflation and economic downturns makes it an alluring investment during periods of instability - but does this reputation hold up? Is gold a good hedge agai... Read more
Jan 2024
Gold starts what looks like a lively year in good fettle
Gold outlook positive for this year, due to a range of uncertainties. Trading at $2,045 as we write Silver is less constructive because of the same economic uncertainties – which is historically unusual; trading at $23.16 as we write In the short term gold continues to respond to yields, as the bellwether for financial expectations Silver’s E... Read more