Platinum is cheap when compared with stocks or bonds. It is sitting around or just below its cost of production, which is going to strain supply (in fact it already has).
Gold mining production in China fell by 9.8% in H1 2017 (see table). Peak gold production being seen in Australia, world’s no 2 producer. Peak gold production globally while global gold demand remains robust
German investors now world's largest gold buyers. €6.8 Bln spent on German gold investment products in 2016, more per person than India and China (see important table)
Central banks are beginning to raise rates, is this good news for savers or an indication that savings are at further risk and portfolio diversification is more pertinent than ever?
An interview with Claudio Grass demonstrates why Swizerland's political system should be an example to the rest of the world and why it is attractive for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and store gold in the country.
The region is proud to be the home of successful brands such as Benetton, De’Longhi, Geox and Luxottica. But it is the 40,000 small businesses that are in a state of limbo unable to pay workers.
The UK economy is facing an unprecedented slow recovery, with growing levels of debt across the country and an ever-complicated divorce from the EU. The outlook for savers and investors is bleak as few have confidence left in the health of British finances.
Thiel tells Saudi conference he believes bitcoin is underestimated and compares to gold. Steve Wozniak tells Money 20/20 that bitcoin is a better standard of value than gold and U.S. dollar. Both recognise that the US dollar has little value.
Increasing risks in EU and globally include negative interest rates, capital controls and bank bail-ins (see guide). Fail to prepare, prepare to fail ...
