Gold
Gold remains a good investment in 2012Gold is a finite resource that is likely to continue to increase in value whether as a hedge against current economic conditions or as a longer-term investment. |
Gold prices plummet by 5% as US rules out QE3The price of 'safe haven' gold fell by more than five per cent yesterday after the US Central Bank's Ben Bernanke gave an upbeat forecast for the US economy. |
Alternative investments can provide a real buzz as well as profitAlternative investments can provide security of holding a physical asset, a sense of worth or even a hobby as well as profit and can also allow investors to bypass banks. |
Gold may be a better investment than a pension for retirementIncreasing life expectancy means we will all have to work longer but savvy investments could enable you to shave off the extra years work and retire at 65. |
Why gold will increase in value in 2012Gold will increase in value this year because the fundamentals which are responsible for the gold price increasing are still firmly in place heading in to 2012. |
What are alternative investments?Simon Greenspan, former futures trader at Tullett Brown, explains the concept of Alternative Investments and why they are so important to a diverse portfolio. |
The value of what a gold investment can buy you never changesAn investment in gold is unlikely to lose value because precious metals hold value no matter what happens to currency rates or how much money is printed. |
Gold: It's not the only precious metal investment option!Gold has fallen in value in the last few weeks, but that is likely to be temporary. However, there is another precious metal that has outperformed gold in 2011. |
Insurance industry warns policyholders to get gold and silver revaluedThe value of silver has increased by nine times in the last decade and gold has increased in value by 50% in the last year. This means many home insurance claims are not paying out on the current value. |
Global economic focus switches to Fed's Ben Bernanke at Jackson HoleThe Head of the US central bank, Ben Bernanke, will meet with central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming today. The contents of his speech will be closely scrutinised for any hints on potential changes to economic policy. |
Gold breaches $1,900 an ounce on speculation that US Fed will enter QE3Gold reached $1,913 an ounce on the Asian markets overnight, fueled by speculation that the US will introduce a further round of quantitative easing, before falling back as European markets rose in early trading. |
Libyan crisis lowers the price of oilAs the rebels enter Tripoli, the price of oil has fallen and with a further one million barrels of oil likely to be produced in Libya once the crisis ends, this trend is set to continue. |
Gold continues its ascent to top of investment pileThe value of gold continues to increase as investors flee the bond markets to put their funds in a safe haven. |
US stock markets make late gains after Fed announcementUS stock markets made late gains after a wild afternoon of highs and lows on the US markets following an announcement by the Federal Reserve that it will keep interest rates close to zero until mid-2013. |
Global debt concerns lead investors to flee to gold as safe havenDespite agreement being reached to extend the US debt ceiling and avert debt default, continued investor concerns over the eurozone crisis and other weak global economic data has led investors to flee to gold and other safe havens. |
Gold reaches value of £1,000 an ounce for first time everThe value of gold reached record levels of $1,607 yesterday as investors looked to invest in a safe haven amid concerns over the US defaulting on its debt and the eurozone debt crisis spreading. |
First UK gold vending machine opens in LondonThe UK's first vending machine for gold opened up in Westfield Shopping Centre, West London this weekend allowing investors to purchase coins or gold bars. |
Price of gold continues to riseThe price of gold continues to rise as the weak dollar, high inflation and political uncertainties mean the 'safe haven' of gold continues to attract investors. |
Gold reaches value of $1,500 an ounceThe value of gold is continuing to rise as uncertainty about the global economic recovery encourages investors to use the precious metal as a haven. |
OFT takes action against 'cash for gold' firmsThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced that action has been taken against multiple 'cash for gold' businesses. |
How to profit from investing in goldThe price of gold increased by 32 per cent in 2010 and many, though not all experts believe it will continue to rise. But what are the best ways to invest in this commodity? |
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