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Newton said it best – “what goes up must come down”, and the law doesn’t just apply to gravity, it’s equally relevant to markets. While over decades and centuries, stock markets tend to rise incrementally, within this upward cycle there are inevitably periods of decline. History is pockmarked with crashes, slumps and contractions that have…

‘Bullion’ is a term often heard, but its precise definition can often be slightly slippery. The term is linked to various forms of precious metals – bars and various kinds of coins, for example – so often it feels like the word is being used in lots of different ways. Bullion is itself a very general term. ‘Bullion’…

The Coronavirus seems well and truly on its way to becoming a global pandemic. What started in the Hubei Province as a local Chinese phenomenon that was affecting the international supply chain has now spread world-wide, and the number of cases will likely grow exponentially.  As more countries experience substantial disruption, shut-downs, supply shortages and…

The start of a new decade, like any new year, is always a prime time to evaluate life choices. Diets, gym membership, job searches, divorce, they all peak in early January. The desire to make sure the forthcoming year is better than the last is also a good motivator to consider how you look after…

It may seem a long way off to some people, but a comfortable retirement is something everyone aspires to. Sipping champagne on an annual Mediterranean cruise appeals to some, others might be content to know they can enjoy a monthly meal out and the same standard of living to which they have become accustomed. But…

What could a Jeremy Corbyn Labour Party election win mean for your investments, from stocks to house prices to gold. The general election on December 12 is the latest in a long line of decisions and deadlines linked to Brexit that have caused massive uncertainty in the UK investment market. The outcome will have a…

Despite some protestations to the contrary, a hard Brexit will cause substantial turmoil, in society, companies and markets. Investing in gold can help protect your assets form the no-deal fallout. The Brexit vote divided the UK along bitter political lines and the process, from deal to delay to no-deal and back again, has done little…

The Pure Gold Company 12/09/2019 In the global marketplace, there are few investment certainties. With sterling near three-year lows and the Brexit debacle limping on with detrimental effect on the markets, investors are having a hard time looking for safe and intelligent options. So what do the recent alarming fluctuations in the value of the…

Written by Joshua Saul – The Pure Gold Company An in-depth look at the benefits and risks of investing in gold – the precious metal that divides opinion.

By Joshua Saul – The Pure Gold Company In the classic heist caper The Italian Job, Michael Caine’s crew load up their brightly coloured cars with large heavy gold bars while outside the police try to break down the door. Gold bars are the asset of choice for most heist movies because that’s how governments…