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Gold’s golden moment dazzles better-value rivals
The price of the yellow metal has soared 25% this year as investors fret about inflation and the future of the dollar. It has left metals like silver and platinum far behind. Though they lack gold’s strong brand, other commodities offer better long-term prospects for investors.2 May 2025 -
There’s no easy escape from the US bubble economy
The United States depends heavily on financial activity and debt, supported by foreign investors. Though Donald Trump has paused punitive tariffs he seems determined to change economic course. As Japan discovered three decades ago, deflating a bubble involves widespread pain.11 Apr 2025 -
King Dollar’s long reign is set to continue
President Donald Trump’s trade wars raise new concerns about the US dollar’s future as a reserve currency. Members of his administration are also ambivalent about the greenback’s status. Yet the dollar has defied doom-mongers for half a century. It will not be easily dethroned.28 Mar 2025 -
Buyout firms’ equity-debt double act is creaking
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Investors ignore the law of long-term averages
14 Nov 2024 -
Gold surge adds glitter to tarnished miners
31 Oct 2024 -
Inflation is not dead, it’s just resting
18 Oct 2024