China is once again leading financial news cycles as in the midst of a property market collapse due to massive debt defaults by property giant Evergrande, their stock market has now once again began to slide downwards – now reaching total losses of $7 trillion USD since 2021 peaks. Many are saying these losses and…
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2023 Marks Record Gold Demand
According to the World Gold Council, total gold consumption across the world rose by 3% from 2022 with 4,899 tonnes of gold being scooped up by various countries, a fresh gold demand record. And not only that, but the World Gold Council is expecting that number to continue to grow in 2024 due to growing…
Another Gold All-Time High
Without going through everything that happened in 2023 in detail, we think one word that sums up this past year would be ‘TURBULENT’. Massive banking crashes spanning from the United States to Europe. Chinese property markets falling off a cliff. Record interest rate increases leading to a financially crippled citizen base around the world. Not…
Bullion as a Hedge: Protecting Your Portfolio During Uncertain Times
In a world of turbulent times with market uncertainty and economic fluctuations, investors are growing more aware of bullion as a safeguard for their investment portfolio. When we talk about bullion we primarily refer to Gold, Silver and Platinum. These precious metals have been seen as a symbol of wealth and a method of trade…
Counterfeit Gold: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Investment
Investing in Gold is an old tradition that has been going on for thousands of years. It is a highly popular way of hedging your wealth against inflation and times of economic crisis. However, with the rise in popularity amongst investors, also began the rise of counterfeit bullion entering the market. As an investor or…