Mar 2026
Precious snapshot
Back after a crazy few weeks! While your correspondent has been away the geopolitical environment has continued to be an over-arching influence on the precious metals, predominantly gold and silver, although platinum and palladium have also been whipped by outside influences. Obviously the most recent and dramatic development has been the escala... Read more
Mar 2026
What Was the Highest Price for Gold?
We’re only two months into 2026 and we’ve already seen gold set a new all-time high of over $5,500 per ounce. In this blog, we explore gold’s highest-ever prices, the factors behind its most recent rally, and notable gold highs and lows throughout history. How is gold traded? Before we get into gold’s record-breaking prices, let’s first look at... Read more
Mar 2026
Silver Squeeze: What it is and How it Impacts Markets
Silver is experiencing a massive rally in 2026, with prices crossing $120 per ounce for the first time in January. These massive price increases, combined with silver supply pressures, are bringing many investors to wonder whether we’re experiencing a silver squeeze. But what is a silver squeeze exactly, and is that what’s happening in 2026? What... Read more
Feb 2026
Precious snapshot
We wrote last week - "Gold has pierced $5,000 at the start of this week, with silver clearing $100 last Friday. The press is using words like “frenzy” and that’s not an over-exaggeration as people rush to join the party. I fear for the hangover, but it’s not looking as if it’s coming quite yet. Fall-out from the Japanese bond market developments t... Read more
Feb 2026
What is Coin Clipping & How Does it Work?
For much of British history, circulating coins were made from gold or silver. During this period, people would practice what’s known as ‘coin clipping’: shaving off small amounts of precious metal from the edges of coins, melting them down, and selling for a profit. This was, of course, illegal, but the practice was difficult to detect. Eventuall... Read more
Feb 2026
Gold vs Diamonds: Which is Best for Investment?
When it comes to jewellery, it doesn’t get more luxurious than gold or diamonds. Both of these materials are valued for their beauty as well as their ability to store wealth, but as investments, gold and diamonds function very differently… In this blog, we explain what to know about investing in gold vs diamonds. We’ll look at the similarities an... Read more
Jan 2026
And the beat goes on….
Gold has pierced $5,000 at the start of this week, with silver clearing $100 last Friday. The press is using words like “frenzy” and that’s not an over-exaggeration as people rush to join the party. I fear for the hangover, but it’s not looking as if it’s coming quite yet. Fall-out from the Japanese bond market developments this weekend provided... Read more
Jan 2026
Silver massively overblown. The Log chart shows just how much
Geopolitical developments and renewed focus on the independence of the Federal Reserve, plus price-chasing at the professional and retail levels have driven gold and silver to more fresh highs. Silver is particularly febrile, with high volumes in both directions at the grass roots, which is a warning sign. Quick year2025 round-up Price change... Read more
Jan 2026
LBMA 2026 PM forecast survey
12 January 2016. This was submitted before the news of the DoJ probe into the Fed Rhona O’Connell GOLD: Hi 4950 Lo 3650 Ave 4380 Geopolitics are supportive in the first part of the year, with the markets tense and watching any changes in the President Trump’s political or economic stance. US Constitutional issues will also be supportiv... Read more
Jan 2026
Why Do Gold Prices Plummet? Causes and Economic Factors
When we look at gold’s historical prices, we see that it’s gone through clear periods of both rising and falling. So what makes gold prices fall? In this article, we discuss the various factors that can cause gold prices to drop, the reasons behind gold’s most recent price drop, and when’s the best time to buy gold.How supply affects gold prices... Read more