Gold
Investment
Gold has risen to hit a record $1,498.90 an ounce, with demand fuelled by a declining dollar and concerns following S&P's outlook downgrade for the US.
19 April 2011
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Economics
Oil prices have jumped to a two and a half year high on fresh fears about supply and a weaker dollar.
08 April 2011
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Specialist
Strong growth in commodities, resources and EMs highlights breadth and global nature of options available in the Specialist sector, with top performers including Smith & Williamson Global Gold and Resources, HSBC GIF Emerging Markets Local Debt and BNY...
25 March 2011
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Commodities
Gold mining equities are poised to climb a further 30%-40% before they are fully valued, according to Investec Asset Management's Bradley George.
21 March 2011
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Investment
The price of US treasury yields has risen as investors seek the safety of government debt in wake of the Japan crisis.
15 March 2011
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1 min read
Commodities
The price of gold has hit a record high on concerns about unrest in the Middle East and contagion risk from Libya, while oil has topped the $116 a barrel mark.
02 March 2011
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Commodities
A raft of fund managers are taking profits in gold ahead of interest rate rises, while others argue the asset still offers long-term upside.
21 February 2011
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4 min read
Investment
Henderson's Bill McQuaker and Odey's James Hanbury have been slashing gold positions despite rising inflation.
16 February 2011
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Investment
Smith & Williamson's £45m Global Gold & Resources fund was among the best-performing funds of 2010 thanks to its exposure to smaller companies and the soaring gold price.
14 February 2011
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