In 2010, central banks around the world turned from being net sellers of gold to net buyers. Last year, official sector activity fell by one percent from […]
The ten countries with the largest gold reserves
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Why do people store their gold abroad?
Opinion on gold storage is extremely polarized. Almost exactly half of the world’s gold buyers prefer to store their gold at home, because they trust in domestic […]
What role does gold play in central bank reserves?
Central banks and gold have a long history, although the use of gold as money predates established monetary authorities by millennia. The use of gold by central […]
Gold, risk asset or safe haven?
Is gold a risk asset or a safe haven? This question seems to be a favorite among those who like to debate the shiny metal’s value. The […]
Is gold finished as an inflation hedge?
Have we seen the end of gold as an inflation hedge? Will cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin replace this precious metal as an inflation hedge? Investors need to diversify […]
Is gold finished as an inflation hedge?
Have we seen the end of gold as an inflation hedge? Will cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin replace this precious metal as an inflation hedge? Investors need to diversify […]
How commodity prices affect exchange rates
When you think of Forex, think beyond currency pairs to commodities like oil, gold and coffee, which affect currency values. When you think of Forex, you probably […]
Gold hits all-time high in dollars
Gold prices hit an all-time high in dollar terms. Priced in other currencies, the price of gold has already been at record levels for quite some time. […]
Trends that could affect the price of gold in 2024
The gold price recorded an all-time high in 2023, supported by financial and geopolitical instability. Investors are now watching intently to see what 2024 might bring. Here’s […]
Golden rules for risk management
Owning precious metals can provide clear benefits in the form of speculative profits, investment gains, a hedge against macroeconomic and geopolitical risks and/or wealth preservation. This is […]
