Commodities
Investors rush to gold following rising North Korea tensions
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.
Commodities | 1 Aug 17
Benchmark huggers? Not in Luxembourg, claims regulator
There are no benchmark huggers in Europe’s biggest fund centre, Luxembourg’s financial regulator CSSF has claimed, “except one isolated case.”
Commodities | 28 Jun 17
Ashburton’s Robinson sees supply tightening in oil market
Massive cuts in oil industry capital expenditure has set the stage for a drop in inventories over coming months, leading to upward price pressure in 2018, says Richard Robinson, investment manager, Ashburton Investments.
Commodities | 7 Jun 17
Curiosity not conviction drives election mood
Investors have been struggling to call any winners and losers ahead of the UK election due to its lack of a binary outcome.
Commodities | 7 Jun 17
UK election doubts and terrorism fears spark soaring gold sales
Gold sales have soared in the past week after doubts over Theresa May’s ability to win the election, coupled with an increased terrorist threat.