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Aug 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion
US retail sales were weak – but part of that was seasonal Outlook: likely to maintain the recent marginal rise in prices but absent an exogenous shock, unlikely to rise much further near term Last week’s headlines in the financial sector were dominated by the weakness in US retail sales, which were reported on Friday. The headline number was d... Read more
Aug 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion
US Nonfarm numbers - the devil is in the detailOutlook: gold and silver kick on in the wake of the employment numbers – but it’s not that simple Last Friday saw the release of the US Nonfarm payroll numbers, which are a key parameter for market watchers and the Federal Reserve alike. Contrary to expectations of a gain of 80,000 plus jobs, the head... Read more
Aug 2026
What is Platinum Used For?
Platinum is the third most-traded precious metal in the world, ranking behind just gold and silver in trading volume. But its price tends to move in unique ways, largely driven by its industrial and automotive demand. In this blog, we explore the various sources of platinum demand, why investors buy platinum, and different ways you can invest in... Read more
Aug 2026
What is a Monster Box of Silver?
If you’re new to silver investing, you may have come across the term ‘Monster Box’ and wondered what it means and whether it’s something you should consider. In this blog, we explain all you need to know about Monster Boxes, including what they are, benefits of Monster Boxes, difference between sealed and unsealed Monster Boxes, and how Monster B... Read more
Aug 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion
It’s the Lobster Quadrille… “will you, won’t you…” Outlook: continued downside gold and silver risk lurking in the background; Warsh lets the markets do the talking Readers of Lewis Carroll will recognise the above reference. It comes from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon explain the dance, which involves a v... Read more
Jul 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion
Too much short-term noise around US numbers Outlook: continued downside risk lurking in the background; watch the 10-year bond yield Investment activity at the retail level remains quiet with Dubai currently trading at a $100 (2%) discount to loco London, while the Shanghai market premium has slipped towards neutral, following trade selling towar... Read more
Jul 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion CW29
EMEA & Asia, 20th July 2026: Tel +44 203 580 6115 / +44 7384 833897Rates still the key driver as Middle East escalates Outlook: continued downside risk lurking in the background; watch the 10-year bond yield After a period of uncertainty that has kept retail investors on the sidelines there are signs of some buying in parts of the F... Read more
Jul 2026
Weekly round-up for Stonex Bullion CW28
EMEA & Asia, 13th July 2026: Tel +44 203 580 6115 / +44 7384 833897 Now silver has a Death Cross to deal with Outlook: continued downside risk lurking in the background Even though the gold and silver prices have been holding in very narrow ranges since the final week of June, with gold clinging on to $4,000 and silver hoverin... Read more
Jul 2026
Gold and Geopolitics: How Wars and Trade Conflicts Move the Price
Most people know about gold’s role as a safe-haven asset or a crisis commodity. During periods of political instability or economic crises, investors flock to gold to protect their wealth. But why is that? In this blog, we unpack gold’s relationship with geopolitics, looking at why gold prices rise during crises, historical examples of how gold h... Read more
Jul 2026
Are Gold and Silver Bullion Subject to VAT in the UK?
In the UK, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion products are subject to a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT), while gold is exempt. Why is that and how does it affect your precious metals investments? In this blog, we explain what VAT is, why gold is exempt, why VAT is charged on silver bullion, which gold/silver bullion products are CGT-free, and more.... Read more