Moody’s Downgrade: Why US Debt is Becoming a Risk You Can’t Ignore
Last week, Moody’s, one of the world’s top credit rating agencies, downgraded US sovereign debt from AAA to AA1. While that’s just one notch on a 21-level scale, the implications could be wider than they first appear especially if you’re holding government bonds, considering gold, or looking for a safe haven in a turbulent market. […]
Is There a Gold Shortage in London? Here’s What Investors Need to Know About Gold & Silver
There’s been a fair bit of noise in the media recently about a supposed “gold shortage” in London. If you’re looking to buy gold or other precious metals including silver, palladium and platinum then this deserves your attention. Don’t worry, it’s not time to panic, instead, it might be an opportunity in disguise. What’s Actually […]
Why Gold is Glistening Again: What 2025’s Projections Mean for Investors
This post references and draws upon insights from “The Pure Gold Company Investor Guide 2024” – a publication by The Pure Gold Company (TPGC), a trusted name in physical gold investment. Gold’s Investment Case is Shining Brighter Than Ever In the face of inflation, war, and economic uncertainty, gold is once again dominating the conversation […]
eToro’s IPO: A Deep Dive into the Merits and Weaknesses of the ETOR Stock
On the 14th May 2025, eToro made its long-anticipated debut on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ETOR,” marking a significant milestone for the fintech sector. The Israeli-based trading platform, known for its social investing features and cryptocurrency offerings, priced its shares at $52 per share, above the anticipated range, and saw an impressive 29% […]
Gold Retreats on Trade Optimism – But Is It Just a Breather Before the Next Surge?
Gold prices have taken a notable step back this week, following renewed optimism around global trade. Markets responded positively to the recent announcement of a US-China trade agreement, which will see both nations scale back tariffs imposed during their long-running economic dispute. In dollar terms, gold dipped below $3,200, its lowest level in over a […]
Is the Gold Standard Dead… or Just Sleeping?
Back in the 1970s, the US dollar was taken off the gold standard – a move that was supposed to be temporary. Sound familiar? Like council tax, which began life as hearth tax, then window tax, then poll tax before becoming the never-ending bill it is today. Once governments find a way to extract money, […]