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Who’s buying gold right now and why?
Analysis There has been a marked increase in people from two very different professions buying gold coins and bars. Dominic Frisby asks why.
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Base metal prices are in freefall – will growth follow?
News The price of copper has fallen to its lowest level since November 2020, with aluminium, nickel and many other base metal prices in freefall, too.
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Silver and platinum: two precious metals that will be screaming buys when the dollar turns
Analysis The soaring US dollar has depressed the price of virtually every metal – and none more so than platinum and silver. They may have further to fall yet, says Dominic Frisby. But when the dollar turns, the price of both will take off.
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How to invest in carbon capture and storage in the quest for net zero emissions
Cover Story Switching to green energy is unlikely to be enough to get the world to “net zero”. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies will also play a key role. Matthew Partridge explores the sector and picks the best ways to invest.
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Price of gas soars as Moscow turns off the taps
News As Russia cuts its gas exports to the EU, the price of natural gas continues to rise. Restricted supplies could see energy rationing and recession in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.
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The transition to renewable energy is easier said than done
Analysis We are on a path to “net zero” carbon emissions, says Edward Chancellor, but fossil fuels will be with us for some time yet.
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How to invest in copper, the most important metal in the world
Cover Story As the world looks to electrify and try to move away from fossil fuels, copper looks set to be the biggest beneficiary. But how can you invest? Rupert Hargreaves analyses the sector.
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Oil shortage starts to curb demand
News The price of Brent crude oil is up by 475% since its March 2020 low. And when oil prices rise, people start to reduce consumption, leading to increased fears of a recession.
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Metals prices wobble on slowdown fears
News The S&P GSCI index of 24 major raw materials has fallen back 9% since mid-June on growing fears of a recession, and copper has hit a 16-month low after losing 22% since a peak in early March.
